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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.76, 932.70 and 378.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.76, 932.70 and 378.28 is: 567.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.76 : 932.70 = 378.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.76/932.70 = 378.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.76x = 932.70 × 378.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.76x = 352,821.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,821.76/621.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.46

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