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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.95, 935.99 and 277.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.95, 935.99 and 277.24 is: 415.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.95 : 935.99 = 277.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.95/935.99 = 277.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.95x = 935.99 × 277.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.95x = 259,493.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,493.87/623.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.89

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