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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.88, 936.20 and 335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.88, 936.20 and 335.52 is: 503.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.88 : 936.20 = 335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.88/936.20 = 335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.88x = 936.20 × 335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.88x = 314,113.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,113.82/623.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.48

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