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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.36, 928.65 and 254.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.36, 928.65 and 254.02 is: 380.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.36 : 928.65 = 254.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.36/928.65 = 254.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.36x = 928.65 × 254.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.36x = 235,895.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,895.67/619.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.87

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