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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.27, 932.07 and 274.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.27, 932.07 and 274.68 is: 412.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.27 : 932.07 = 274.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.27/932.07 = 274.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.27x = 932.07 × 274.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.27x = 256,022.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,022.02/621.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.09

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