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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.14, 932.12 and 378.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.14, 932.12 and 378.87 is: 567.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.14 : 932.12 = 378.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.14/932.12 = 378.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.14x = 932.12 × 378.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.14x = 353,152.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,152.30/622.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.64

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