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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.59, 932.07 and 361.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.59, 932.07 and 361.68 is: 542.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.59 : 932.07 = 361.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.59/932.07 = 361.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.59x = 932.07 × 361.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.59x = 337,106.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,106.42/621.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.33

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