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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.53, 929.18 and 272.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.53, 929.18 and 272.77 is: 409.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.53 : 929.18 = 272.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.53/929.18 = 272.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.53x = 929.18 × 272.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.53x = 253,452.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,452.43/619.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.10

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