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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.80, 933.12 and 344.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.80, 933.12 and 344.27 is: 516.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.80 : 933.12 = 344.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.80/933.12 = 344.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.80x = 933.12 × 344.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.80x = 321,246.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,246.26/621.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.64

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