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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.92, 936.78 and 380.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.92, 936.78 and 380.92 is: 571.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.92 : 936.78 = 380.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.92/936.78 = 380.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.92x = 936.78 × 380.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.92x = 356,838.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,838.24/623.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.93

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