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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.63, 936.39 and 277.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.63, 936.39 and 277.75 is: 416.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.63 : 936.39 = 277.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.63/936.39 = 277.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.63x = 936.39 × 277.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.63x = 260,084.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,084.53/624.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.38

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