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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.14, 928.72 and 272.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.14, 928.72 and 272.24 is: 408.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.14 : 928.72 = 272.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.14/928.72 = 272.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.14x = 928.72 × 272.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.14x = 252,834.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,834.73/619.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.36

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