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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.25, 933.38 and 378.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.25, 933.38 and 378.29 is: 567.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.25 : 933.38 = 378.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.25/933.38 = 378.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.25x = 933.38 × 378.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.25x = 353,081.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,081.76/622.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.43

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