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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.19, 932.01 and 389.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.19, 932.01 and 389.81 is: 584.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.19 : 932.01 = 389.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.19/932.01 = 389.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.19x = 932.01 × 389.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.19x = 363,300.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,300.21/621.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.85

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