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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.78, 935.75 and 258.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.78, 935.75 and 258.83 is: 388.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.78 : 935.75 = 258.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.78/935.75 = 258.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.78x = 935.75 × 258.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.78x = 242,203.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,203.16/623.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.28

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