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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.56, 932.64 and 390.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.56, 932.64 and 390.40 is: 585.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.56 : 932.64 = 390.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.56/932.64 = 390.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.56x = 932.64 × 390.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.56x = 364,102.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,102.66/621.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.79

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