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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.73, 931.82 and 348.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.73, 931.82 and 348.01 is: 521.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.73 : 931.82 = 348.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.73/931.82 = 348.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.73x = 931.82 × 348.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.73x = 324,282.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,282.68/621.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.59

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