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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.58, 935.16 and 379.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.58, 935.16 and 379.74 is: 569.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.58 : 935.16 = 379.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.58/935.16 = 379.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.58x = 935.16 × 379.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.58x = 355,117.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,117.66/623.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.48

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