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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.83, 930.69 and 377.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.83, 930.69 and 377.17 is: 564.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.83 : 930.69 = 377.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.83/930.69 = 377.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.83x = 930.69 × 377.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.83x = 351,026.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,026.02/621.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.50

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