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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.48, 932.88 and 361.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.48, 932.88 and 361.76 is: 543.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.48 : 932.88 = 361.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.48/932.88 = 361.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.48x = 932.88 × 361.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.48x = 337,478.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,478.67/621.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.02

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