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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.77, 931.91 and 274.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.77, 931.91 and 274.71 is: 411.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.77 : 931.91 = 274.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.77/931.91 = 274.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.77x = 931.91 × 274.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.77x = 256,008.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,008.15/621.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.74

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