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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.96, 936.30 and 335.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.96, 936.30 and 335.42 is: 503.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.96 : 936.30 = 335.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.96/936.30 = 335.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.96x = 936.30 × 335.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.96x = 314,053.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,053.75/623.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.32

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