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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.74, 936.04 and 258.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.74, 936.04 and 258.52 is: 387.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.74 : 936.04 = 258.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.74/936.04 = 258.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.74x = 936.04 × 258.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.74x = 241,985.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,985.06/623.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.96

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