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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.27, 932.21 and 274.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.27, 932.21 and 274.56 is: 411.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.27 : 932.21 = 274.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.27/932.21 = 274.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.27x = 932.21 × 274.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.27x = 255,946.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,946.20/621.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.97

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