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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.75, 932.93 and 237.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.75, 932.93 and 237.27 is: 356.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.75 : 932.93 = 237.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.75/932.93 = 237.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.75x = 932.93 × 237.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.75x = 221,355.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,355.11/621.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.02

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