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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.36, 935.15 and 276.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.36, 935.15 and 276.82 is: 415.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.36 : 935.15 = 276.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.36/935.15 = 276.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.36x = 935.15 × 276.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.36x = 258,864.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,864.50/623.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.27

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