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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.39, 931.53 and 377.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.39, 931.53 and 377.73 is: 565.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.39 : 931.53 = 377.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.39/931.53 = 377.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.39x = 931.53 × 377.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.39x = 351,862.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,862.17/622.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.34

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