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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.68, 932.11 and 347.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.68, 932.11 and 347.96 is: 521.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.68 : 932.11 = 347.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.68/932.11 = 347.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.68x = 932.11 × 347.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.68x = 324,338.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,338.46/621.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.72

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