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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.43, 934.47 and 257.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.43, 934.47 and 257.99 is: 386.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.43 : 934.47 = 257.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.43/934.47 = 257.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.43x = 934.47 × 257.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.43x = 241,079.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,079.24/623.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.70

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