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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.23, 936.28 and 277.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.23, 936.28 and 277.57 is: 416.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.23 : 936.28 = 277.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.23/936.28 = 277.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.23x = 936.28 × 277.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.23x = 259,883.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,883.24/624.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.33

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