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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.49, 934.82 and 258.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.49, 934.82 and 258.38 is: 387.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.49 : 934.82 = 258.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.49/934.82 = 258.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.49x = 934.82 × 258.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.49x = 241,538.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,538.79/623.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.40

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