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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.10, 930.24 and 273.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.10, 930.24 and 273.42 is: 410.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.10 : 930.24 = 273.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.10/930.24 = 273.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.10x = 930.24 × 273.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.10x = 254,346.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,346.22/620.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.17

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