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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.24, 935.10 and 281

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.24, 935.10 and 281 is: 421.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.24 : 935.10 = 281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.24/935.10 = 281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.24x = 935.10 × 281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.24x = 262,763.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,763.10/623.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.61

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