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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.14, 932.10 and 332.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.14, 932.10 and 332.78 is: 499.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.14 : 932.10 = 332.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.14/932.10 = 332.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.14x = 932.10 × 332.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.14x = 310,184.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,184.24/621.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.38

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