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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.79, 935.51 and 233.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.79, 935.51 and 233.77 is: 350.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.79 : 935.51 = 233.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.79/935.51 = 233.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.79x = 935.51 × 233.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.79x = 218,698.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,698.01/623.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.60

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