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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.57, 931.68 and 390.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.57, 931.68 and 390.63 is: 585.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.57 : 931.68 = 390.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.57/931.68 = 390.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.57x = 931.68 × 390.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.57x = 363,942.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,942.16/621.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.52

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