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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.02, 931.20 and 274.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.02, 931.20 and 274.19 is: 411.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.02 : 931.20 = 274.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.02/931.20 = 274.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.02x = 931.20 × 274.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.02x = 255,324.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,324.78/621.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.14

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