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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.71, 934.52 and 379.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.71, 934.52 and 379.49 is: 568.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.71 : 934.52 = 379.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.71/934.52 = 379.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.71x = 934.52 × 379.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.71x = 354,641.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,641.43/623.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.60

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