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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.36, 930.51 and 360.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.36, 930.51 and 360.72 is: 540.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.36 : 930.51 = 360.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.36/930.51 = 360.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.36x = 930.51 × 360.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.36x = 335,653.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,653.57/621.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.19

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