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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.42, 930.65 and 360.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.42, 930.65 and 360.87 is: 540.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.42 : 930.65 = 360.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.42/930.65 = 360.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.42x = 930.65 × 360.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.42x = 335,841.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,841.86/621.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.44

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