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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.12, 931.23 and 292.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.12, 931.23 and 292.08 is: 437.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.12 : 931.23 = 292.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.12/931.23 = 292.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.12x = 931.23 × 292.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.12x = 271,993.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,993.66/621.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.91

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