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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.08, 928.63 and 253.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.08, 928.63 and 253.87 is: 380.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.08 : 928.63 = 253.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.08/928.63 = 253.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.08x = 928.63 × 253.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.08x = 235,749.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,749.29/619.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.81

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