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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.53, 934.79 and 258.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.53, 934.79 and 258.58 is: 387.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.53 : 934.79 = 258.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.53/934.79 = 258.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.53x = 934.79 × 258.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.53x = 241,717.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,717.87/623.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.66

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