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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.97, 935.96 and 258.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.97, 935.96 and 258.75 is: 388.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.97 : 935.96 = 258.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.97/935.96 = 258.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.97x = 935.96 × 258.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.97x = 242,178.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,178.36/623.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.13

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