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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.97, 935.60 and 258.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.97, 935.60 and 258.48 is: 387.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.97 : 935.60 = 258.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.97/935.60 = 258.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.97x = 935.60 × 258.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.97x = 241,832.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,832.60/623.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.57

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