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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.20, 932.40 and 378.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.20, 932.40 and 378.20 is: 567.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.20 : 932.40 = 378.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.20/932.40 = 378.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.20x = 932.40 × 378.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.20x = 352,633.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,633.68/621.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.67

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