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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.34, 931.44 and 292.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.34, 931.44 and 292.15 is: 437.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.34 : 931.44 = 292.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.34/931.44 = 292.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.34x = 931.44 × 292.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.34x = 272,120.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,120.20/621.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.96

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