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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.88, 934.29 and 378.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.88, 934.29 and 378.89 is: 568.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.88 : 934.29 = 378.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.88/934.29 = 378.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.88x = 934.29 × 378.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.88x = 353,993.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,993.14/622.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.32

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