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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.62, 932.82 and 347.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.62, 932.82 and 347.79 is: 521.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.62 : 932.82 = 347.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.62/932.82 = 347.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.62x = 932.82 × 347.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.62x = 324,427.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,427.66/621.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.90

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