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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.70, 936.01 and 277.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.70, 936.01 and 277.51 is: 415.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.70 : 936.01 = 277.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.70/936.01 = 277.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.70x = 936.01 × 277.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.70x = 259,752.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,752.14/624.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.81

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