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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.62, 931.82 and 347.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.62, 931.82 and 347.84 is: 521.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.62 : 931.82 = 347.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.62/931.82 = 347.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.62x = 931.82 × 347.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.62x = 324,124.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,124.27/621.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.42

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