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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.80, 931.86 and 348.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.80, 931.86 and 348.08 is: 521.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.80 : 931.86 = 348.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.80/931.86 = 348.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.80x = 931.86 × 348.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.80x = 324,361.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,361.83/621.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.65

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