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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.96, 934.12 and 363.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.96, 934.12 and 363.16 is: 543.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.96 : 934.12 = 363.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.96/934.12 = 363.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.96x = 934.12 × 363.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.96x = 339,231.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,231.78/623.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.68

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