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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.79, 935.28 and 258.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.79, 935.28 and 258.48 is: 387.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.79 : 935.28 = 258.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.79/935.28 = 258.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.79x = 935.28 × 258.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.79x = 241,751.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,751.17/623.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.55

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