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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.84, 935.60 and 379.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.84, 935.60 and 379.52 is: 569.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.84 : 935.60 = 379.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.84/935.60 = 379.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.84x = 935.60 × 379.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.84x = 355,078.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,078.91/623.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.18

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