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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.18, 931.80 and 364.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.18, 931.80 and 364.50 is: 546.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.18 : 931.80 = 364.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.18/931.80 = 364.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.18x = 931.80 × 364.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.18x = 339,641.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,641.10/621.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.77

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