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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.52, 932.64 and 274.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.52, 932.64 and 274.93 is: 412.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.52 : 932.64 = 274.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.52/932.64 = 274.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.52x = 932.64 × 274.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.52x = 256,410.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,410.72/621.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.55

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