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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.85, 936.03 and 258.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.85, 936.03 and 258.90 is: 388.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.85 : 936.03 = 258.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.85/936.03 = 258.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.85x = 936.03 × 258.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.85x = 242,338.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,338.17/623.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.46

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