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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.32, 932.01 and 274.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.32, 932.01 and 274.49 is: 411.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.32 : 932.01 = 274.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.32/932.01 = 274.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.32x = 932.01 × 274.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.32x = 255,825.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,825.23/621.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.75

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