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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.84, 931.95 and 390.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.84, 931.95 and 390.39 is: 585.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.84 : 931.95 = 390.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.84/931.95 = 390.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.84x = 931.95 × 390.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.84x = 363,823.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,823.96/621.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.08

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