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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.72, 933.72 and 379.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.72, 933.72 and 379.41 is: 568.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.72 : 933.72 = 379.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.72/933.72 = 379.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.72x = 933.72 × 379.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.72x = 354,262.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,262.71/622.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.90

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