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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.49, 933.67 and 362.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.49, 933.67 and 362.80 is: 543.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.49 : 933.67 = 362.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.49/933.67 = 362.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.49x = 933.67 × 362.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.49x = 338,735.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,735.48/623.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.29

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