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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.54, 932.25 and 292.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.54, 932.25 and 292.41 is: 438.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.54 : 932.25 = 292.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.54/932.25 = 292.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.54x = 932.25 × 292.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.54x = 272,599.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,599.22/621.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.59

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