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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.32, 930.42 and 374.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.32, 930.42 and 374.39 is: 560.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.32 : 930.42 = 374.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.32/930.42 = 374.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.32x = 930.42 × 374.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.32x = 348,339.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,339.94/621.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.64

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