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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.65, 934.93 and 239.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.65, 934.93 and 239.17 is: 358.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.65 : 934.93 = 239.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.65/934.93 = 239.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.65x = 934.93 × 239.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.65x = 223,607.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,607.21/623.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.55

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