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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.10, 927.73 and 272.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.10, 927.73 and 272.11 is: 407.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.10 : 927.73 = 272.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.10/927.73 = 272.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.10x = 927.73 × 272.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.10x = 252,446.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,446.11/619.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.77

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