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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.42, 936.03 and 380.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.42, 936.03 and 380.42 is: 571.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.42 : 936.03 = 380.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.42/936.03 = 380.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.42x = 936.03 × 380.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.42x = 356,084.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,084.53/623.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.18

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