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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.65, 932.18 and 361.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.65, 932.18 and 361.73 is: 542.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.65 : 932.18 = 361.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.65/932.18 = 361.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.65x = 932.18 × 361.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.65x = 337,191.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,191.00/621.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.41

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