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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.88, 935.57 and 253.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.88, 935.57 and 253.59 is: 380.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.88 : 935.57 = 253.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.88/935.57 = 253.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.88x = 935.57 × 253.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.88x = 237,249.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,249.93/623.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.28

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