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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.82, 932.94 and 390.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.82, 932.94 and 390.44 is: 585.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.82 : 932.94 = 390.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.82/932.94 = 390.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.82x = 932.94 × 390.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.82x = 364,259.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,259.43/621.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.80

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