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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.96, 933.27 and 275.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.96, 933.27 and 275.54 is: 413.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.96 : 933.27 = 275.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.96/933.27 = 275.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.96x = 933.27 × 275.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.96x = 257,150.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,150.05/621.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.45

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