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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.50, 929.37 and 277.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.50, 929.37 and 277.50 is: 416.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.50 : 929.37 = 277.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.50/929.37 = 277.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.50x = 929.37 × 277.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.50x = 257,900.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,900.18/619.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.30

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