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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.24, 929.80 and 390.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.24, 929.80 and 390.32 is: 584.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.24 : 929.80 = 390.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.24/929.80 = 390.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.24x = 929.80 × 390.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.24x = 362,919.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,919.54/621.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.19

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