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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.41, 934.60 and 258.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.41, 934.60 and 258.46 is: 387.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.41 : 934.60 = 258.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.41/934.60 = 258.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.41x = 934.60 × 258.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.41x = 241,556.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,556.72/623.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.48

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