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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.23, 935.18 and 276.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.23, 935.18 and 276.82 is: 415.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.23 : 935.18 = 276.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.23/935.18 = 276.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.23x = 935.18 × 276.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.23x = 258,870.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,870.47/623.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.37

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