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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.20, 933.77 and 378.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.20, 933.77 and 378.99 is: 567.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.20 : 933.77 = 378.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.20/933.77 = 378.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.20x = 933.77 × 378.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.20x = 353,889.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,889.49/623.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.86

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