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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.56, 932.91 and 361.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.56, 932.91 and 361.85 is: 543.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.56 : 932.91 = 361.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.56/932.91 = 361.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.56x = 932.91 × 361.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.56x = 337,568.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,568.82/621.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.10

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