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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.89, 935.97 and 239.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.89, 935.97 and 239.14 is: 358.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.89 : 935.97 = 239.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.89/935.97 = 239.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.89x = 935.97 × 239.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.89x = 223,827.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,827.87/623.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.76

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