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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.90, 936.11 and 380.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.90, 936.11 and 380.60 is: 571.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.90 : 936.11 = 380.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.90/936.11 = 380.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.90x = 936.11 × 380.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.90x = 356,281.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,281.11/623.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.05

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