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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.16, 932.72 and 345.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.16, 932.72 and 345.06 is: 516.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.16 : 932.72 = 345.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.16/932.72 = 345.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.16x = 932.72 × 345.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.16x = 321,842.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,842.64/623.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.47

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