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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.86, 932.27 and 348.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.86, 932.27 and 348.03 is: 521.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.86 : 932.27 = 348.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.86/932.27 = 348.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.86x = 932.27 × 348.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.86x = 324,456.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,456.19/621.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.76

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