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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.14, 933.17 and 378.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.14, 933.17 and 378.60 is: 567.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.14 : 933.17 = 378.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.14/933.17 = 378.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.14x = 933.17 × 378.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.14x = 353,298.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,298.16/622.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.88

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