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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.91, 936.27 and 258.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.91, 936.27 and 258.87 is: 388.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.91 : 936.27 = 258.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.91/936.27 = 258.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.91x = 936.27 × 258.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.91x = 242,372.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,372.21/623.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.47

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