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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.17, 928.77 and 376.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.17, 928.77 and 376.09 is: 563.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.17 : 928.77 = 376.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.17/928.77 = 376.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.17x = 928.77 × 376.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.17x = 349,301.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,301.11/620.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.23

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