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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.49, 932.89 and 372.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.49, 932.89 and 372.40 is: 557.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.49 : 932.89 = 372.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.49/932.89 = 372.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.49x = 932.89 × 372.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.49x = 347,409.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,409.67/623.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.20

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