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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.12, 936.29 and 277.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.12, 936.29 and 277.37 is: 416.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.12 : 936.29 = 277.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.12/936.29 = 277.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.12x = 936.29 × 277.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.12x = 259,698.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,698.76/624.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.10

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