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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.68, 935.76 and 258.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.68, 935.76 and 258.40 is: 387.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.68 : 935.76 = 258.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.68/935.76 = 258.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.68x = 935.76 × 258.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.68x = 241,800.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,800.38/623.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.70

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