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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.24, 935.50 and 363.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.24, 935.50 and 363.72 is: 545.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.24 : 935.50 = 363.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.24/935.50 = 363.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.24x = 935.50 × 363.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.24x = 340,260.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,260.06/623.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.95

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