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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.92, 929.70 and 273.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.92, 929.70 and 273.18 is: 409.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.92 : 929.70 = 273.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.92/929.70 = 273.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.92x = 929.70 × 273.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.92x = 253,975.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,975.45/619.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.69

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