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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619, 927.70 and 253.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619, 927.70 and 253.38 is: 379.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619 : 927.70 = 253.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619/927.70 = 253.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619x = 927.70 × 253.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619x = 235,060.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,060.63/619
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.74

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