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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.29, 935.40 and 277.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.29, 935.40 and 277.11 is: 415.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.29 : 935.40 = 277.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.29/935.40 = 277.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.29x = 935.40 × 277.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.29x = 259,208.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,208.69/624.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.21

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