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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.15, 930.39 and 273.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.15, 930.39 and 273.56 is: 410.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.15 : 930.39 = 273.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.15/930.39 = 273.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.15x = 930.39 × 273.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.15x = 254,511.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,511.81/620.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.41

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