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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.18, 931.73 and 251.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.18, 931.73 and 251.15 is: 376.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.18 : 931.73 = 251.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.18/931.73 = 251.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.18x = 931.73 × 251.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.18x = 233,998.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,998.08/621.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.70

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