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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.06, 929.23 and 272.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.06, 929.23 and 272.87 is: 408.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.06 : 929.23 = 272.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.06/929.23 = 272.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.06x = 929.23 × 272.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.06x = 253,560.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,560.63/620.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.93

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