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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.78, 933.07 and 275.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.78, 933.07 and 275.20 is: 412.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.78 : 933.07 = 275.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.78/933.07 = 275.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.78x = 933.07 × 275.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.78x = 256,778.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,778.36/621.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.98

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