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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.18, 934.65 and 372.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.18, 934.65 and 372.89 is: 559.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.18 : 934.65 = 372.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.18/934.65 = 372.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.18x = 934.65 × 372.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.18x = 348,516.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,516.97/623.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.26

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