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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.16, 928.79 and 253.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.16, 928.79 and 253.88 is: 380.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.16 : 928.79 = 253.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.16/928.79 = 253.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.16x = 928.79 × 253.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.16x = 235,795.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,795.29/619.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.83

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