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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.31, 935.59 and 392.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.31, 935.59 and 392.65 is: 589.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.31 : 935.59 = 392.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.31/935.59 = 392.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.31x = 935.59 × 392.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.31x = 367,356.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,356.28/623.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.37

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