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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.77, 930.02 and 273.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.77, 930.02 and 273.18 is: 409.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.77 : 930.02 = 273.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.77/930.02 = 273.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.77x = 930.02 × 273.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.77x = 254,061.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,061.50/619.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.93

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