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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.81, 932.72 and 378

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.81, 932.72 and 378 is: 567.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.81 : 932.72 = 378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.81/932.72 = 378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.81x = 932.72 × 378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.81x = 352,566.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,566.27/621.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.00

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