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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.51, 932.45 and 347.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.51, 932.45 and 347.81 is: 521.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.51 : 932.45 = 347.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.51/932.45 = 347.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.51x = 932.45 × 347.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.51x = 324,309.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,309.03/621.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.81

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