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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.24, 927.60 and 402.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.24, 927.60 and 402.16 is: 602.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.24 : 927.60 = 402.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.24/927.60 = 402.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.24x = 927.60 × 402.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.24x = 373,043.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,043.62/619.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.42

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