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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.40, 934.56 and 334.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.40, 934.56 and 334.56 is: 501.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.40 : 934.56 = 334.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.40/934.56 = 334.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.40x = 934.56 × 334.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.40x = 312,666.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,666.39/623.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.55

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