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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.28, 931.56 and 296.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.28, 931.56 and 296.24 is: 444.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.28 : 931.56 = 296.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.28/931.56 = 296.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.28x = 931.56 × 296.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.28x = 275,965.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,965.33/621.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.19

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