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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.52, 931.14 and 273.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.52, 931.14 and 273.93 is: 411.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.52 : 931.14 = 273.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.52/931.14 = 273.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.52x = 931.14 × 273.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.52x = 255,067.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,067.18/620.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.05

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