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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.56, 934.72 and 258.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.56, 934.72 and 258.60 is: 387.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.56 : 934.72 = 258.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.56/934.72 = 258.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.56x = 934.72 × 258.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.56x = 241,718.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,718.59/623.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.64

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