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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.24, 932.97 and 378.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.24, 932.97 and 378.40 is: 567.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.24 : 932.97 = 378.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.24/932.97 = 378.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.24x = 932.97 × 378.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.24x = 353,035.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,035.85/622.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.36

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