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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.36, 931.32 and 296.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.36, 931.32 and 296.34 is: 444.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.36 : 931.32 = 296.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.36/931.32 = 296.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.36x = 931.32 × 296.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.36x = 275,987.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,987.37/621.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.17

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