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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.73, 929.75 and 273.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.73, 929.75 and 273.13 is: 409.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.73 : 929.75 = 273.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.73/929.75 = 273.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.73x = 929.75 × 273.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.73x = 253,938.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,938.77/619.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.76

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