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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.79, 932.69 and 251.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.79, 932.69 and 251.70 is: 377.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.79 : 932.69 = 251.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.79/932.69 = 251.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.79x = 932.69 × 251.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.79x = 234,756.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,756.81/621.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.55

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