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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.66, 932.58 and 347.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.66, 932.58 and 347.88 is: 521.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.66 : 932.58 = 347.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.66/932.58 = 347.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.66x = 932.58 × 347.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.66x = 324,425.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,425.93/621.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.87

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