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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.45, 931.15 and 377.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.45, 931.15 and 377.24 is: 565.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.45 : 931.15 = 377.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.45/931.15 = 377.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.45x = 931.15 × 377.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.45x = 351,261.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,261.43/621.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.23

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