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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.30, 928.74 and 254.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.30, 928.74 and 254.03 is: 380.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.30 : 928.74 = 254.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.30/928.74 = 254.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.30x = 928.74 × 254.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.30x = 235,927.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,927.82/619.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.96

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