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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.96, 932.31 and 377.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.96, 932.31 and 377.64 is: 566.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.96 : 932.31 = 377.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.96/932.31 = 377.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.96x = 932.31 × 377.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.96x = 352,077.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,077.55/620.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.99

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