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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.51, 930.96 and 274.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.51, 930.96 and 274.01 is: 411.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.51 : 930.96 = 274.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.51/930.96 = 274.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.51x = 930.96 × 274.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.51x = 255,087.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,087.69/620.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.10

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