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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.34, 928.37 and 272.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.34, 928.37 and 272.60 is: 408.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.34 : 928.37 = 272.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.34/928.37 = 272.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.34x = 928.37 × 272.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.34x = 253,076.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,076.36/619.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.63

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