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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.76, 932.82 and 361.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.76, 932.82 and 361.70 is: 542.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.76 : 932.82 = 361.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.76/932.82 = 361.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.76x = 932.82 × 361.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.76x = 337,400.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,400.99/621.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.65

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