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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.95, 931.82 and 377.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.95, 931.82 and 377.91 is: 566.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.95 : 931.82 = 377.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.95/931.82 = 377.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.95x = 931.82 × 377.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.95x = 352,142.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,142.21/621.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.20

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