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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.26, 932.37 and 329.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.26, 932.37 and 329.11 is: 493.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.26 : 932.37 = 329.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.26/932.37 = 329.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.26x = 932.37 × 329.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.26x = 306,849.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,849.96/621.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.91

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