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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.92, 929.28 and 273.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.92, 929.28 and 273.46 is: 409.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.92 : 929.28 = 273.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.92/929.28 = 273.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.92x = 929.28 × 273.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.92x = 254,120.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,120.91/619.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.93

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