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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.19, 935.64 and 277.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.19, 935.64 and 277.72 is: 416.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.19 : 935.64 = 277.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.19/935.64 = 277.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.19x = 935.64 × 277.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.19x = 259,845.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,845.94/624.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.29

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