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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.43, 936.23 and 381.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.43, 936.23 and 381.38 is: 572.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.43 : 936.23 = 381.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.43/936.23 = 381.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.43x = 936.23 × 381.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.43x = 357,052.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,052.81/623.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.72

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