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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.73, 931.23 and 377.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.73, 931.23 and 377.75 is: 565.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.73 : 931.23 = 377.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.73/931.23 = 377.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.73x = 931.23 × 377.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.73x = 351,772.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,772.13/621.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.80

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