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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.14, 928.50 and 272.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.14, 928.50 and 272.37 is: 408.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.14 : 928.50 = 272.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.14/928.50 = 272.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.14x = 928.50 × 272.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.14x = 252,898.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,898.01/619.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.46

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