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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.42, 935.55 and 277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.42, 935.55 and 277.20 is: 415.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.42 : 935.55 = 277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.42/935.55 = 277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.42x = 935.55 × 277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.42x = 259,334.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,334.46/624.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.32

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