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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.71, 935.82 and 277.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.71, 935.82 and 277.12 is: 415.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.71 : 935.82 = 277.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.71/935.82 = 277.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.71x = 935.82 × 277.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.71x = 259,334.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,334.44/623.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.79

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