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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.24, 932.64 and 378.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.24, 932.64 and 378.88 is: 567.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.24 : 932.64 = 378.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.24/932.64 = 378.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.24x = 932.64 × 378.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.24x = 353,358.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,358.64/622.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.88

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