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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.78, 934.60 and 349.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.78, 934.60 and 349.18 is: 523.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.78 : 934.60 = 349.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.78/934.60 = 349.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.78x = 934.60 × 349.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.78x = 326,343.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,343.63/623.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.17

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