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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.22, 931.56 and 274.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.22, 931.56 and 274.66 is: 411.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.22 : 931.56 = 274.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.22/931.56 = 274.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.22x = 931.56 × 274.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.22x = 255,862.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,862.27/621.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.87

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