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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.30, 933.14 and 362.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.30, 933.14 and 362.51 is: 542.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.30 : 933.14 = 362.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.30/933.14 = 362.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.30x = 933.14 × 362.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.30x = 338,271.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,271.15/623.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.71

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