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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.70, 935.56 and 381.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.70, 935.56 and 381.72 is: 572.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.70 : 935.56 = 381.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.70/935.56 = 381.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.70x = 935.56 × 381.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.70x = 357,121.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,121.96/623.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.59

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