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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.74, 935.62 and 281.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.74, 935.62 and 281.34 is: 422.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.74 : 935.62 = 281.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.74/935.62 = 281.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.74x = 935.62 × 281.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.74x = 263,227.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,227.33/623.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.01

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