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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.17, 928.82 and 254.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.17, 928.82 and 254.13 is: 381.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.17 : 928.82 = 254.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.17/928.82 = 254.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.17x = 928.82 × 254.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.17x = 236,041.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,041.03/619.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.22

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