Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.72, 932.33 and 344.30
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 621.72, 932.33 and 344.30 is: 516.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
621.72 : 932.33 = 344.30 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
621.72/932.33 = 344.30/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
621.72x = 932.33 × 344.30 - Step 4: Simplify right side
621.72x = 320,994.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 320,994.84/621.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 516.30
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