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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.08, 932.20 and 362.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.08, 932.20 and 362.08 is: 542.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.08 : 932.20 = 362.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.08/932.20 = 362.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.08x = 932.20 × 362.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.08x = 337,530.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,530.98/622.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.58

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