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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.30, 934.72 and 184.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.30, 934.72 and 184.43 is: 276.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.30 : 934.72 = 184.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.30/934.72 = 184.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.30x = 934.72 × 184.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.30x = 172,385.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,385.74/623.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.57

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