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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.34, 928.75 and 253.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.34, 928.75 and 253.87 is: 380.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.34 : 928.75 = 253.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.34/928.75 = 253.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.34x = 928.75 × 253.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.34x = 235,781.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,781.76/619.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.70

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