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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.94, 936.39 and 363.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.94, 936.39 and 363.93 is: 546.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.94 : 936.39 = 363.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.94/936.39 = 363.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.94x = 936.39 × 363.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.94x = 340,780.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,780.41/623.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.17

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