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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.38, 932.29 and 347.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.38, 932.29 and 347.70 is: 521.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.38 : 932.29 = 347.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.38/932.29 = 347.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.38x = 932.29 × 347.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.38x = 324,156.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,156.36/621.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.67

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