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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.82, 935.01 and 258.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.82, 935.01 and 258.42 is: 387.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.82 : 935.01 = 258.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.82/935.01 = 258.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.82x = 935.01 × 258.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.82x = 241,625.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,625.28/623.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.33

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