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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.70, 936.15 and 380.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.70, 936.15 and 380.70 is: 571.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.70 : 936.15 = 380.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.70/936.15 = 380.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.70x = 936.15 × 380.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.70x = 356,392.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,392.31/623.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.42

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