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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.38, 931.74 and 347.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.38, 931.74 and 347.66 is: 521.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.38 : 931.74 = 347.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.38/931.74 = 347.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.38x = 931.74 × 347.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.38x = 323,928.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,928.73/621.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.31

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