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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.70, 931.80 and 361.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.70, 931.80 and 361.20 is: 541.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.70 : 931.80 = 361.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.70/931.80 = 361.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.70x = 931.80 × 361.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.70x = 336,566.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,566.16/621.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.36

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