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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.09, 930.35 and 273.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.09, 930.35 and 273.38 is: 410.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.09 : 930.35 = 273.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.09/930.35 = 273.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.09x = 930.35 × 273.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.09x = 254,333.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,333.96/620.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.16

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