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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.45, 935.02 and 258.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.45, 935.02 and 258.34 is: 387.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.45 : 935.02 = 258.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.45/935.02 = 258.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.45x = 935.02 × 258.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.45x = 241,553.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,553.07/623.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.45

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