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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.45, 933.37 and 362.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.45, 933.37 and 362.53 is: 543.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.45 : 933.37 = 362.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.45/933.37 = 362.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.45x = 933.37 × 362.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.45x = 338,371.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,371.68/622.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.62

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