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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.77, 931.13 and 274.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.77, 931.13 and 274.02 is: 411.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.77 : 931.13 = 274.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.77/931.13 = 274.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.77x = 931.13 × 274.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.77x = 255,148.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,148.24/620.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.02

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