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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.18, 932.27 and 361.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.18, 932.27 and 361.17 is: 542.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.18 : 932.27 = 361.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.18/932.27 = 361.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.18x = 932.27 × 361.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.18x = 336,707.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,707.96/621.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.05

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