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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.75, 935.62 and 379.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.75, 935.62 and 379.80 is: 569.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.75 : 935.62 = 379.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.75/935.62 = 379.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.75x = 935.62 × 379.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.75x = 355,347.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,347.53/623.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.70

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