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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.38, 931.26 and 389.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.38, 931.26 and 389.72 is: 584.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.38 : 931.26 = 389.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.38/931.26 = 389.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.38x = 931.26 × 389.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.38x = 362,930.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,930.65/621.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.07

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