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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.52, 935.72 and 238.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.52, 935.72 and 238.76 is: 358.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.52 : 935.72 = 238.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.52/935.72 = 238.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.52x = 935.72 × 238.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.52x = 223,412.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,412.51/623.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.31

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