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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.70, 935.55 and 258.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.70, 935.55 and 258.39 is: 387.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.70 : 935.55 = 258.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.70/935.55 = 258.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.70x = 935.55 × 258.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.70x = 241,736.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,736.76/623.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.59

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