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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.46, 935.30 and 258.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.46, 935.30 and 258.06 is: 387.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.46 : 935.30 = 258.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.46/935.30 = 258.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.46x = 935.30 × 258.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.46x = 241,363.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,363.52/623.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.14

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