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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.24, 931.15 and 346.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.24, 931.15 and 346.78 is: 519.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.24 : 931.15 = 346.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.24/931.15 = 346.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.24x = 931.15 × 346.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.24x = 322,902.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,902.46/621.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.77

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