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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.46, 935.19 and 368.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.46, 935.19 and 368.58 is: 552.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.46 : 935.19 = 368.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.46/935.19 = 368.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.46x = 935.19 × 368.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.46x = 344,692.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,692.33/623.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.87

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