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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.57, 935.60 and 276.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.57, 935.60 and 276.66 is: 415.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.57 : 935.60 = 276.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.57/935.60 = 276.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.57x = 935.60 × 276.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.57x = 258,841.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,841.71/623.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.10

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