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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.72, 931.68 and 364.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.72, 931.68 and 364.68 is: 546.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.72 : 931.68 = 364.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.72/931.68 = 364.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.72x = 931.68 × 364.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.72x = 339,765.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,765.06/621.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.49

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