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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.96, 935.98 and 349.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.96, 935.98 and 349.90 is: 524.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.96 : 935.98 = 349.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.96/935.98 = 349.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.96x = 935.98 × 349.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.96x = 327,499.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,499.40/623.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.87

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