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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.70, 935.69 and 258.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.70, 935.69 and 258.29 is: 387.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.70 : 935.69 = 258.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.70/935.69 = 258.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.70x = 935.69 × 258.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.70x = 241,676.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,676.91/623.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.49

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