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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.20, 933.60 and 366.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.20, 933.60 and 366.40 is: 548.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.20 : 933.60 = 366.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.20/933.60 = 366.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.20x = 933.60 × 366.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.20x = 342,071.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,071.04/623.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.89

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