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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.16, 930.68 and 273.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.16, 930.68 and 273.52 is: 410.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.16 : 930.68 = 273.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.16/930.68 = 273.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.16x = 930.68 × 273.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.16x = 254,559.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,559.59/620.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.47

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