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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.57, 933.29 and 348.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.57, 933.29 and 348.21 is: 522.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.57 : 933.29 = 348.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.57/933.29 = 348.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.57x = 933.29 × 348.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.57x = 324,979.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,979.17/621.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.84

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