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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.08, 932.39 and 387.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.08, 932.39 and 387.16 is: 581.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.08 : 932.39 = 387.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.08/932.39 = 387.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.08x = 932.39 × 387.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.08x = 360,984.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,984.11/621.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.22

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