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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.72, 930.69 and 377.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.72, 930.69 and 377.46 is: 565.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.72 : 930.69 = 377.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.72/930.69 = 377.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.72x = 930.69 × 377.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.72x = 351,298.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,298.25/621.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.04

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