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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.68, 932.72 and 211.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.68, 932.72 and 211.07 is: 316.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.68 : 932.72 = 211.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.68/932.72 = 211.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.68x = 932.72 × 211.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.68x = 196,870.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,870.49/621.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.68

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