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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.03, 931.86 and 274.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.03, 931.86 and 274.44 is: 411.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.03 : 931.86 = 274.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.03/931.86 = 274.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.03x = 931.86 × 274.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.03x = 255,739.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,739.66/621.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.80

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