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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.72, 934.68 and 366.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.72, 934.68 and 366.68 is: 549.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.72 : 934.68 = 366.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.72/934.68 = 366.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.72x = 934.68 × 366.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.72x = 342,728.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,728.46/623.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.49

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