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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.20, 933.72 and 379.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.20, 933.72 and 379.18 is: 568.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.20 : 933.72 = 379.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.20/933.72 = 379.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.20x = 933.72 × 379.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.20x = 354,047.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,047.95/623.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.11

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