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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.50, 931.56 and 377.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.50, 931.56 and 377.96 is: 566.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.50 : 931.56 = 377.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.50/931.56 = 377.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.50x = 931.56 × 377.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.50x = 352,092.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,092.42/621.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.52

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