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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.09, 930.78 and 360.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.09, 930.78 and 360.92 is: 540.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.09 : 930.78 = 360.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.09/930.78 = 360.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.09x = 930.78 × 360.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.09x = 335,939.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,939.44/621.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.89

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