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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.38, 927.27 and 552.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.38, 927.27 and 552.37 is: 824.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.38 : 927.27 = 552.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.38/927.27 = 552.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.38x = 927.27 × 552.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.38x = 512,191.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,191.49/621.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.28

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