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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.10, 932.59 and 345.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.10, 932.59 and 345.02 is: 516.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.10 : 932.59 = 345.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.10/932.59 = 345.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.10x = 932.59 × 345.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.10x = 321,762.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,762.20/623.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.39

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