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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.82, 931.58 and 377.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.82, 931.58 and 377.52 is: 566.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.82 : 931.58 = 377.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.82/931.58 = 377.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.82x = 931.58 × 377.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.82x = 351,687.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,687.03/620.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.49

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