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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.20, 929.06 and 272.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.20, 929.06 and 272.60 is: 409.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.20 : 929.06 = 272.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.20/929.06 = 272.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.20x = 929.06 × 272.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.20x = 253,261.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,261.76/619.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.01

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