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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.64, 936.40 and 277.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.64, 936.40 and 277.36 is: 416.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.64 : 936.40 = 277.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.64/936.40 = 277.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.64x = 936.40 × 277.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.64x = 259,719.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,719.90/623.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.46

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