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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.35, 931.66 and 292.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.35, 931.66 and 292.16 is: 438.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.35 : 931.66 = 292.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.35/931.66 = 292.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.35x = 931.66 × 292.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.35x = 272,193.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,193.79/621.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.07

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