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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.92, 921.04 and 272.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.92, 921.04 and 272.16 is: 408.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.92 : 921.04 = 272.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.92/921.04 = 272.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.92x = 921.04 × 272.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.92x = 250,670.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,670.25/613.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.31

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