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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.41, 936.18 and 277.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.41, 936.18 and 277.55 is: 416.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.41 : 936.18 = 277.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.41/936.18 = 277.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.41x = 936.18 × 277.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.41x = 259,839.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,839.10/624.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.13

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