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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.76, 936.02 and 258.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.76, 936.02 and 258.55 is: 387.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.76 : 936.02 = 258.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.76/936.02 = 258.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.76x = 936.02 × 258.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.76x = 242,007.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,007.97/623.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.98

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