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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.60, 935.78 and 276.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.60, 935.78 and 276.96 is: 415.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.60 : 935.78 = 276.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.60/935.78 = 276.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.60x = 935.78 × 276.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.60x = 259,168.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,168.73/623.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.60

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