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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.96, 932.94 and 367.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.96, 932.94 and 367.08 is: 550.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.96 : 932.94 = 367.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.96/932.94 = 367.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.96x = 932.94 × 367.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.96x = 342,463.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,463.62/621.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.62

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