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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.43, 931.66 and 377.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.43, 931.66 and 377.66 is: 566.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.43 : 931.66 = 377.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.43/931.66 = 377.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.43x = 931.66 × 377.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.43x = 351,852.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,852.10/621.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.20

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