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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.96, 932.22 and 332.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.96, 932.22 and 332.52 is: 498.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.96 : 932.22 = 332.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.96/932.22 = 332.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.96x = 932.22 × 332.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.96x = 309,981.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,981.79/621.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.40

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