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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.18, 933.48 and 334.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.18, 933.48 and 334.01 is: 500.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.18 : 933.48 = 334.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.18/933.48 = 334.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.18x = 933.48 × 334.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.18x = 311,786.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,786.99/623.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.32

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