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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.55, 928.88 and 345.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.55, 928.88 and 345.76 is: 517.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.55 : 928.88 = 345.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.55/928.88 = 345.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.55x = 928.88 × 345.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.55x = 321,169.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,169.55/620.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.56

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