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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.58, 931.86 and 343.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.58, 931.86 and 343.92 is: 515.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.58 : 931.86 = 343.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.58/931.86 = 343.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.58x = 931.86 × 343.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.58x = 320,482.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,482.99/621.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.60

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