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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.76, 932.62 and 251.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.76, 932.62 and 251.46 is: 377.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.76 : 932.62 = 251.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.76/932.62 = 251.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.76x = 932.62 × 251.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.76x = 234,519.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,519.59/621.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.19

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