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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.54, 935.80 and 331.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.54, 935.80 and 331.36 is: 497.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.54 : 935.80 = 331.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.54/935.80 = 331.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.54x = 935.80 × 331.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.54x = 310,086.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,086.69/623.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.30

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