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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.70, 933.90 and 379.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.70, 933.90 and 379.74 is: 568.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.70 : 933.90 = 379.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.70/933.90 = 379.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.70x = 933.90 × 379.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.70x = 354,639.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,639.19/623.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.61

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