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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.56, 934.72 and 258.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.56, 934.72 and 258.66 is: 387.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.56 : 934.72 = 258.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.56/934.72 = 258.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.56x = 934.72 × 258.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.56x = 241,774.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,774.68/623.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.73

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