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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.98, 933.66 and 362.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.98, 933.66 and 362.28 is: 543.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.98 : 933.66 = 362.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.98/933.66 = 362.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.98x = 933.66 × 362.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.98x = 338,246.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,246.34/621.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.82

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