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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.21, 929.97 and 376.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.21, 929.97 and 376.90 is: 565.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.21 : 929.97 = 376.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.21/929.97 = 376.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.21x = 929.97 × 376.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.21x = 350,503.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,503.37/620.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.13

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