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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.36, 935.78 and 276.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.36, 935.78 and 276.95 is: 415.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.36 : 935.78 = 276.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.36/935.78 = 276.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.36x = 935.78 × 276.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.36x = 259,164.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,164.27/624.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.09

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