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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.24, 929.95 and 389.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.24, 929.95 and 389.32 is: 582.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.24 : 929.95 = 389.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.24/929.95 = 389.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.24x = 929.95 × 389.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.24x = 362,044.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,044.84/621.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.78

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