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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.75, 934.81 and 277.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.75, 934.81 and 277.18 is: 415.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.75 : 934.81 = 277.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.75/934.81 = 277.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.75x = 934.81 × 277.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.75x = 259,109.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,109.25/623.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.41

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