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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.76, 934.96 and 258.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.76, 934.96 and 258.16 is: 386.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.76 : 934.96 = 258.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.76/934.96 = 258.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.76x = 934.96 × 258.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.76x = 241,369.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,369.27/623.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.96

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