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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.09, 932.31 and 376.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.09, 932.31 and 376.40 is: 563.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.09 : 932.31 = 376.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.09/932.31 = 376.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.09x = 932.31 × 376.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.09x = 350,918.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,918.57/623.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.19

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