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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.57, 936.05 and 363.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.57, 936.05 and 363.87 is: 546.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.57 : 936.05 = 363.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.57/936.05 = 363.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.57x = 936.05 × 363.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.57x = 340,598.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,598.69/623.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.21

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