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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.26, 931.95 and 377.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.26, 931.95 and 377.78 is: 566.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.26 : 931.95 = 377.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.26/931.95 = 377.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.26x = 931.95 × 377.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.26x = 352,072.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,072.07/621.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.71

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