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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.06, 935.84 and 277.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.06, 935.84 and 277.16 is: 415.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.06 : 935.84 = 277.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.06/935.84 = 277.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.06x = 935.84 × 277.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.06x = 259,373.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,373.43/624.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.62

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