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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.74, 929.61 and 277.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.74, 929.61 and 277.50 is: 416.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.74 : 929.61 = 277.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.74/929.61 = 277.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.74x = 929.61 × 277.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.74x = 257,966.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,966.78/619.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.25

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