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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.92, 936.04 and 258.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.92, 936.04 and 258.61 is: 387.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.92 : 936.04 = 258.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.92/936.04 = 258.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.92x = 936.04 × 258.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.92x = 242,069.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,069.30/623.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.98

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