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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.20, 929.03 and 272.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.20, 929.03 and 272.50 is: 408.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.20 : 929.03 = 272.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.20/929.03 = 272.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.20x = 929.03 × 272.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.20x = 253,160.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,160.68/619.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.85

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