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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.64, 935.57 and 277.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.64, 935.57 and 277.10 is: 415.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.64 : 935.57 = 277.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.64/935.57 = 277.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.64x = 935.57 × 277.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.64x = 259,244.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,244.41/623.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.69

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