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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.19, 928.16 and 272.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.19, 928.16 and 272.71 is: 408.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.19 : 928.16 = 272.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.19/928.16 = 272.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.19x = 928.16 × 272.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.19x = 253,113.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,113.87/619.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.79

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