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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.84, 935.94 and 258.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.84, 935.94 and 258.44 is: 387.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.84 : 935.94 = 258.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.84/935.94 = 258.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.84x = 935.94 × 258.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.84x = 241,884.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,884.33/623.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.73

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