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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.19, 929.34 and 273.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.19, 929.34 and 273.11 is: 409.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.19 : 929.34 = 273.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.19/929.34 = 273.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.19x = 929.34 × 273.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.19x = 253,807.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,807.40/620.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.24

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