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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.13, 931.90 and 332.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.13, 931.90 and 332.50 is: 498.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.13 : 931.90 = 332.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.13/931.90 = 332.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.13x = 931.90 × 332.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.13x = 309,855.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,855.92/621.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.86

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