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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.87, 932.19 and 275.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.87, 932.19 and 275.39 is: 412.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.87 : 932.19 = 275.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.87/932.19 = 275.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.87x = 932.19 × 275.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.87x = 256,713.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,713.61/621.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.81

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