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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.01, 927.71 and 253.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.01, 927.71 and 253.37 is: 379.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.01 : 927.71 = 253.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.01/927.71 = 253.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.01x = 927.71 × 253.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.01x = 235,052.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,052.62/619.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.72

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