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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.23, 931.79 and 274.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.23, 931.79 and 274.57 is: 411.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.23 : 931.79 = 274.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.23/931.79 = 274.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.23x = 931.79 × 274.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.23x = 255,835.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,835.55/621.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.82

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