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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.42, 935.16 and 366.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.42, 935.16 and 366.38 is: 549.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.42 : 935.16 = 366.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.42/935.16 = 366.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.42x = 935.16 × 366.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.42x = 342,620.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,620.16/623.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.59

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