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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.80, 932.56 and 275.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.80, 932.56 and 275.04 is: 412.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.80 : 932.56 = 275.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.80/932.56 = 275.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.80x = 932.56 × 275.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.80x = 256,491.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,491.30/621.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.50

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