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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.72, 931.32 and 346.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.72, 931.32 and 346.76 is: 520.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.72 : 931.32 = 346.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.72/931.32 = 346.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.72x = 931.32 × 346.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.72x = 322,944.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,944.52/620.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.27

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