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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.68, 933.02 and 361.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.68, 933.02 and 361.67 is: 542.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.68 : 933.02 = 361.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.68/933.02 = 361.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.68x = 933.02 × 361.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.68x = 337,438.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,438.87/621.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.79

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