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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.95, 935.22 and 377.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.95, 935.22 and 377.22 is: 565.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.95 : 935.22 = 377.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.95/935.22 = 377.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.95x = 935.22 × 377.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.95x = 352,783.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,783.69/623.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.40

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