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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.21, 933.62 and 275.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.21, 933.62 and 275.50 is: 413.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.21 : 933.62 = 275.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.21/933.62 = 275.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.21x = 933.62 × 275.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.21x = 257,212.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,212.31/622.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.39

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