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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.39, 932.02 and 377.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.39, 932.02 and 377.85 is: 566.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.39 : 932.02 = 377.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.39/932.02 = 377.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.39x = 932.02 × 377.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.39x = 352,163.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,163.76/621.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.74

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