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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.80, 932.20 and 361.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.80, 932.20 and 361.38 is: 541.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.80 : 932.20 = 361.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.80/932.20 = 361.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.80x = 932.20 × 361.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.80x = 336,878.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,878.44/621.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.78

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