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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.04, 935.89 and 185.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.04, 935.89 and 185.22 is: 277.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.04 : 935.89 = 185.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.04/935.89 = 185.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.04x = 935.89 × 185.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.04x = 173,345.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,345.08/624.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.78

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