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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.38, 935.61 and 363.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.38, 935.61 and 363.55 is: 545.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.38 : 935.61 = 363.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.38/935.61 = 363.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.38x = 935.61 × 363.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.38x = 340,141.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,141.02/623.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.64

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