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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.37, 928.83 and 253.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.37, 928.83 and 253.96 is: 380.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.37 : 928.83 = 253.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.37/928.83 = 253.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.37x = 928.83 × 253.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.37x = 235,881.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,881.02/619.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.84

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