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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.70, 931.44 and 377.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.70, 931.44 and 377.66 is: 565.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.70 : 931.44 = 377.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.70/931.44 = 377.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.70x = 931.44 × 377.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.70x = 351,767.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,767.63/621.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.82

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