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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.99, 936.05 and 253.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.99, 936.05 and 253.92 is: 380.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.99 : 936.05 = 253.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.99/936.05 = 253.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.99x = 936.05 × 253.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.99x = 237,680.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,680.55/623.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.91

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