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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.27, 929.27 and 272.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.27, 929.27 and 272.68 is: 409.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.27 : 929.27 = 272.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.27/929.27 = 272.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.27x = 929.27 × 272.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.27x = 253,393.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,393.34/619.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.18

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