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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.47, 929.81 and 373.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.47, 929.81 and 373.78 is: 560.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.47 : 929.81 = 373.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.47/929.81 = 373.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.47x = 929.81 × 373.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.47x = 347,542.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,542.99/620.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.13

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