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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.65, 931.86 and 361.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.65, 931.86 and 361.55 is: 541.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.65 : 931.86 = 361.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.65/931.86 = 361.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.65x = 931.86 × 361.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.65x = 336,909.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,909.32/621.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.96

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