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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.36, 936.08 and 277.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.36, 936.08 and 277.64 is: 416.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.36 : 936.08 = 277.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.36/936.08 = 277.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.36x = 936.08 × 277.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.36x = 259,887.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,887.18/624.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.25

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