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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.88, 935.79 and 258.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.88, 935.79 and 258.69 is: 388.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.88 : 935.79 = 258.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.88/935.79 = 258.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.88x = 935.79 × 258.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.88x = 242,079.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,079.52/623.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.02

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