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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.20, 936.38 and 277.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.20, 936.38 and 277.50 is: 416.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.20 : 936.38 = 277.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.20/936.38 = 277.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.20x = 936.38 × 277.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.20x = 259,845.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,845.45/624.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.29

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