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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.80, 932.35 and 274.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.80, 932.35 and 274.71 is: 411.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.80 : 932.35 = 274.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.80/932.35 = 274.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.80x = 932.35 × 274.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.80x = 256,125.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,125.87/621.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.91

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