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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.94, 934.84 and 378.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.94, 934.84 and 378.72 is: 568.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.94 : 934.84 = 378.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.94/934.84 = 378.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.94x = 934.84 × 378.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.94x = 354,042.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,042.60/622.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.34

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