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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.66, 935.64 and 381.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.66, 935.64 and 381.78 is: 572.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.66 : 935.64 = 381.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.66/935.64 = 381.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.66x = 935.64 × 381.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.66x = 357,208.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,208.64/623.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.77

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