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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.03, 929.27 and 272.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.03, 929.27 and 272.97 is: 409.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.03 : 929.27 = 272.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.03/929.27 = 272.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.03x = 929.27 × 272.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.03x = 253,663.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,663.51/620.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.11

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