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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.76, 932.80 and 237.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.76, 932.80 and 237.04 is: 355.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.76 : 932.80 = 237.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.76/932.80 = 237.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.76x = 932.80 × 237.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.76x = 221,110.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,110.91/621.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.62

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