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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.14, 931.61 and 377.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.14, 931.61 and 377.60 is: 566.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.14 : 931.61 = 377.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.14/931.61 = 377.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.14x = 931.61 × 377.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.14x = 351,772.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,772.22/621.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.34

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