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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.58, 932.06 and 361.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.58, 932.06 and 361.67 is: 542.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.58 : 932.06 = 361.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.58/932.06 = 361.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.58x = 932.06 × 361.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.58x = 337,097.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,097.20/621.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.33

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