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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.96, 931.23 and 390.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.96, 931.23 and 390.11 is: 585.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.96 : 931.23 = 390.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.96/931.23 = 390.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.96x = 931.23 × 390.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.96x = 363,277.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,277.48/620.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.03

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