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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.37, 932.37 and 390.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.37, 932.37 and 390.34 is: 585.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.37 : 932.37 = 390.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.37/932.37 = 390.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.37x = 932.37 × 390.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.37x = 363,941.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,941.31/621.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.71

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