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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.24, 928.70 and 277.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.24, 928.70 and 277.16 is: 415.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.24 : 928.70 = 277.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.24/928.70 = 277.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.24x = 928.70 × 277.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.24x = 257,398.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,398.49/619.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.67

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