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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.58, 935.16 and 392.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.58, 935.16 and 392.73 is: 588.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.58 : 935.16 = 392.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.58/935.16 = 392.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.58x = 935.16 × 392.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.58x = 367,265.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,265.39/623.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.96

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