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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.83, 932.19 and 378.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.83, 932.19 and 378.17 is: 566.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.83 : 932.19 = 378.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.83/932.19 = 378.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.83x = 932.19 × 378.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.83x = 352,526.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,526.29/622.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.01

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