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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.36, 936.56 and 379.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.36, 936.56 and 379.23 is: 568.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.36 : 936.56 = 379.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.36/936.56 = 379.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.36x = 936.56 × 379.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.36x = 355,174.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,174.35/624.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.86

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