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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.03, 936.05 and 277.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.03, 936.05 and 277.28 is: 415.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.03 : 936.05 = 277.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.03/936.05 = 277.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.03x = 936.05 × 277.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.03x = 259,541.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,541.88/624.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.91

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