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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.49, 934.38 and 345.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.49, 934.38 and 345.99 is: 518.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.49 : 934.38 = 345.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.49/934.38 = 345.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.49x = 934.38 × 345.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.49x = 323,286.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,286.14/623.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.51

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