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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.94, 928.64 and 254.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.94, 928.64 and 254.04 is: 381.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.94 : 928.64 = 254.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.94/928.64 = 254.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.94x = 928.64 × 254.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.94x = 235,911.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,911.71/618.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.15

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