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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.96, 931.56 and 274.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.96, 931.56 and 274.16 is: 411.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.96 : 931.56 = 274.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.96/931.56 = 274.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.96x = 931.56 × 274.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.96x = 255,396.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,396.49/620.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.29

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