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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.90, 935.55 and 277.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.90, 935.55 and 277.12 is: 415.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.90 : 935.55 = 277.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.90/935.55 = 277.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.90x = 935.55 × 277.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.90x = 259,260.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,260.79/623.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.55

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