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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.60, 931.68 and 333.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.60, 931.68 and 333.60 is: 500.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.60 : 931.68 = 333.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.60/931.68 = 333.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.60x = 931.68 × 333.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.60x = 310,808.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,808.45/621.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.01

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