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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.96, 930.06 and 273.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.96, 930.06 and 273.16 is: 409.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.96 : 930.06 = 273.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.96/930.06 = 273.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.96x = 930.06 × 273.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.96x = 254,055.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,055.19/619.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.79

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