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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.23, 935.12 and 334.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.23, 935.12 and 334.33 is: 501.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.23 : 935.12 = 334.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.23/935.12 = 334.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.23x = 935.12 × 334.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.23x = 312,642.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,642.39/623.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.65

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