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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.88, 936 and 380.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.88, 936 and 380.70 is: 571.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.88 : 936 = 380.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.88/936 = 380.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.88x = 936 × 380.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.88x = 356,335.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,335.20/623.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.16

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