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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.76, 932.07 and 329.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.76, 932.07 and 329.20 is: 493.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.76 : 932.07 = 329.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.76/932.07 = 329.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.76x = 932.07 × 329.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.76x = 306,837.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,837.44/621.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.50

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