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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.75, 931.26 and 389.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.75, 931.26 and 389.89 is: 583.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.75 : 931.26 = 389.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.75/931.26 = 389.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.75x = 931.26 × 389.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.75x = 363,088.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,088.96/621.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.98

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