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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.82, 937.40 and 273.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.82, 937.40 and 273.45 is: 410.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.82 : 937.40 = 273.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.82/937.40 = 273.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.82x = 937.40 × 273.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.82x = 256,333.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,333.01/624.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.25

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