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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.94, 932.91 and 251.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.94, 932.91 and 251.73 is: 377.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.94 : 932.91 = 251.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.94/932.91 = 251.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.94x = 932.91 × 251.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.94x = 234,841.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,841.43/621.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.60

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