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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.52, 932.56 and 378.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.52, 932.56 and 378.44 is: 566.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.52 : 932.56 = 378.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.52/932.56 = 378.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.52x = 932.56 × 378.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.52x = 352,911.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,911.45/622.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.91

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