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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.03, 931.66 and 287.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.03, 931.66 and 287.50 is: 431.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.03 : 931.66 = 287.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.03/931.66 = 287.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.03x = 931.66 × 287.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.03x = 267,852.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,852.25/621.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.30

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