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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.61, 932.11 and 347.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.61, 932.11 and 347.63 is: 521.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.61 : 932.11 = 347.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.61/932.11 = 347.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.61x = 932.11 × 347.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.61x = 324,029.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,029.40/621.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.27

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