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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.31, 935.69 and 277.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.31, 935.69 and 277.16 is: 415.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.31 : 935.69 = 277.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.31/935.69 = 277.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.31x = 935.69 × 277.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.31x = 259,329.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,329.78/624.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.39

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