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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.12, 930.82 and 273.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.12, 930.82 and 273.94 is: 410.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.12 : 930.82 = 273.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.12/930.82 = 273.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.12x = 930.82 × 273.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.12x = 254,984.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,984.18/621.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.52

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