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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.62, 932.32 and 292.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.62, 932.32 and 292.32 is: 438.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.62 : 932.32 = 292.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.62/932.32 = 292.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.62x = 932.32 × 292.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.62x = 272,537.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,537.87/621.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.43

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