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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.20, 932.04 and 332.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.20, 932.04 and 332.24 is: 498.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.20 : 932.04 = 332.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.20/932.04 = 332.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.20x = 932.04 × 332.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.20x = 309,660.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,660.97/621.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.49

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