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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.77, 936.23 and 294.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.77, 936.23 and 294.87 is: 442.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.77 : 936.23 = 294.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.77/936.23 = 294.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.77x = 936.23 × 294.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.77x = 276,068.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,068.18/623.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.58

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