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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.93, 931.67 and 361.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.93, 931.67 and 361.28 is: 541.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.93 : 931.67 = 361.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.93/931.67 = 361.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.93x = 931.67 × 361.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.93x = 336,590.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,590.37/621.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.20

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