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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.59, 932.60 and 274.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.59, 932.60 and 274.88 is: 412.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.59 : 932.60 = 274.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.59/932.60 = 274.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.59x = 932.60 × 274.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.59x = 256,347.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,347.05/621.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.41

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