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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.38, 935.23 and 258.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.38, 935.23 and 258.28 is: 387.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.38 : 935.23 = 258.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.38/935.23 = 258.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.38x = 935.23 × 258.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.38x = 241,551.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,551.20/623.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.49

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