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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.72, 934.81 and 258.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.72, 934.81 and 258.14 is: 386.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.72 : 934.81 = 258.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.72/934.81 = 258.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.72x = 934.81 × 258.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.72x = 241,313.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,313.55/623.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.89

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