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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.26, 929.25 and 294.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.26, 929.25 and 294.72 is: 442.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.26 : 929.25 = 294.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.26/929.25 = 294.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.26x = 929.25 × 294.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.26x = 273,868.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,868.56/619.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.25

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