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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.92, 932.67 and 251.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.92, 932.67 and 251.63 is: 377.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.92 : 932.67 = 251.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.92/932.67 = 251.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.92x = 932.67 × 251.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.92x = 234,683.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,683.09/621.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.35

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