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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.34, 931.85 and 377.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.34, 931.85 and 377.02 is: 565.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.34 : 931.85 = 377.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.34/931.85 = 377.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.34x = 931.85 × 377.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.34x = 351,326.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,326.09/621.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.43

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