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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.27, 933.31 and 362.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.27, 933.31 and 362.42 is: 543.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.27 : 933.31 = 362.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.27/933.31 = 362.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.27x = 933.31 × 362.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.27x = 338,250.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,250.21/622.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.57

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