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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.05, 932.24 and 361.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.05, 932.24 and 361.33 is: 542.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.05 : 932.24 = 361.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.05/932.24 = 361.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.05x = 932.24 × 361.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.05x = 336,844.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,844.85/621.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.38

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