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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.64, 931.74 and 377.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.64, 931.74 and 377.64 is: 566.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.64 : 931.74 = 377.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.64/931.74 = 377.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.64x = 931.74 × 377.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.64x = 351,862.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,862.29/620.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.93

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