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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.03, 935.62 and 277.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.03, 935.62 and 277.18 is: 415.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.03 : 935.62 = 277.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.03/935.62 = 277.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.03x = 935.62 × 277.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.03x = 259,332.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,332.12/624.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.57

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