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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.92, 935.78 and 239.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.92, 935.78 and 239.18 is: 358.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.92 : 935.78 = 239.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.92/935.78 = 239.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.92x = 935.78 × 239.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.92x = 223,819.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,819.86/623.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.73

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