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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.13, 935.67 and 277.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.13, 935.67 and 277.10 is: 415.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.13 : 935.67 = 277.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.13/935.67 = 277.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.13x = 935.67 × 277.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.13x = 259,274.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,274.16/624.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.42

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