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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.42, 935.30 and 258.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.42, 935.30 and 258.24 is: 387.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.42 : 935.30 = 258.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.42/935.30 = 258.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.42x = 935.30 × 258.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.42x = 241,531.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,531.87/623.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.43

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