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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.86, 935.40 and 277.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.86, 935.40 and 277.18 is: 415.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.86 : 935.40 = 277.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.86/935.40 = 277.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.86x = 935.40 × 277.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.86x = 259,274.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,274.17/623.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.60

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