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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.15, 932.40 and 390.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.15, 932.40 and 390.30 is: 585.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.15 : 932.40 = 390.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.15/932.40 = 390.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.15x = 932.40 × 390.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.15x = 363,915.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,915.72/621.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.87

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