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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.32, 930.74 and 360.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.32, 930.74 and 360.55 is: 540.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.32 : 930.74 = 360.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.32/930.74 = 360.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.32x = 930.74 × 360.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.32x = 335,574.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,574.18/621.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.10

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