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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.02, 934.50 and 379.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.02, 934.50 and 379.03 is: 568.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.02 : 934.50 = 379.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.02/934.50 = 379.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.02x = 934.50 × 379.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.02x = 354,203.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,203.54/623.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.53

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