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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.19, 931.97 and 361.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.19, 931.97 and 361.12 is: 541.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.19 : 931.97 = 361.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.19/931.97 = 361.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.19x = 931.97 × 361.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.19x = 336,553.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,553.01/621.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.79

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