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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.69, 936.24 and 363.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.69, 936.24 and 363.88 is: 546.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.69 : 936.24 = 363.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.69/936.24 = 363.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.69x = 936.24 × 363.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.69x = 340,679.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,679.01/623.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.23

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