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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.59, 932.54 and 347.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.59, 932.54 and 347.87 is: 521.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.59 : 932.54 = 347.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.59/932.54 = 347.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.59x = 932.54 × 347.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.59x = 324,405.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,405.57/621.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.90

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