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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.51, 932.11 and 274.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.51, 932.11 and 274.62 is: 411.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.51 : 932.11 = 274.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.51/932.11 = 274.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.51x = 932.11 × 274.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.51x = 255,978.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,978.86/621.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.87

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