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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.58, 934.68 and 392.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.58, 934.68 and 392.64 is: 588.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.58 : 934.68 = 392.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.58/934.68 = 392.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.58x = 934.68 × 392.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.58x = 366,992.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,992.76/623.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.53

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