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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.24, 933.36 and 279.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.24, 933.36 and 279.84 is: 419.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.24 : 933.36 = 279.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.24/933.36 = 279.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.24x = 933.36 × 279.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.24x = 261,191.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,191.46/622.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.76

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