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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.24, 929.15 and 272.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.24, 929.15 and 272.75 is: 408.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.24 : 929.15 = 272.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.24/929.15 = 272.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.24x = 929.15 × 272.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.24x = 253,419.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,419.65/620.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.59

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