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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.62, 928.94 and 277.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.62, 928.94 and 277.38 is: 415.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.62 : 928.94 = 277.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.62/928.94 = 277.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.62x = 928.94 × 277.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.62x = 257,664.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,664.73/619.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.85

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