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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.70, 935.64 and 277.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.70, 935.64 and 277.02 is: 415.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.70 : 935.64 = 277.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.70/935.64 = 277.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.70x = 935.64 × 277.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.70x = 259,190.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,190.99/623.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.57

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