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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.74, 937.10 and 277.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.74, 937.10 and 277.98 is: 416.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.74 : 937.10 = 277.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.74/937.10 = 277.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.74x = 937.10 × 277.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.74x = 260,493.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,493.67/624.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.97

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