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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.41, 934.20 and 276.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.41, 934.20 and 276.43 is: 414.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.41 : 934.20 = 276.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.41/934.20 = 276.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.41x = 934.20 × 276.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.41x = 258,240.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,240.91/623.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.24

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