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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.92, 931.20 and 274.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.92, 931.20 and 274.18 is: 411.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.92 : 931.20 = 274.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.92/931.20 = 274.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.92x = 931.20 × 274.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.92x = 255,316.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,316.42/620.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.19

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