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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.86, 930.82 and 377.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.86, 930.82 and 377.32 is: 565.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.86 : 930.82 = 377.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.86/930.82 = 377.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.86x = 930.82 × 377.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.86x = 351,217.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,217.00/620.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.69

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