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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.24, 934.38 and 281

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.24, 934.38 and 281 is: 421.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.24 : 934.38 = 281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.24/934.38 = 281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.24x = 934.38 × 281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.24x = 262,560.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,560.78/623.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.28

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