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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.26, 930.06 and 389.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.26, 930.06 and 389.50 is: 583.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.26 : 930.06 = 389.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.26/930.06 = 389.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.26x = 930.06 × 389.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.26x = 362,258.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,258.37/621.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.10

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