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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.86, 929.84 and 273.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.86, 929.84 and 273.11 is: 409.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.86 : 929.84 = 273.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.86/929.84 = 273.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.86x = 929.84 × 273.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.86x = 253,949.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,949.46/619.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.69

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