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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.40, 932.77 and 375.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.40, 932.77 and 375.72 is: 562.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.40 : 932.77 = 375.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.40/932.77 = 375.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.40x = 932.77 × 375.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.40x = 350,460.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,460.34/623.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.18

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