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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.32, 932.22 and 274.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.32, 932.22 and 274.47 is: 411.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.32 : 932.22 = 274.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.32/932.22 = 274.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.32x = 932.22 × 274.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.32x = 255,866.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,866.42/621.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.81

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