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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.50, 931 and 273.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.50, 931 and 273.66 is: 410.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.50 : 931 = 273.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.50/931 = 273.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.50x = 931 × 273.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.50x = 254,777.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,777.46/620.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.60

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