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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.70, 929.58 and 273.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.70, 929.58 and 273.20 is: 409.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.70 : 929.58 = 273.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.70/929.58 = 273.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.70x = 929.58 × 273.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.70x = 253,956.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,956.61/619.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.81

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