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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.50, 928.45 and 253.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.50, 928.45 and 253.87 is: 380.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.50 : 928.45 = 253.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.50/928.45 = 253.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.50x = 928.45 × 253.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.50x = 235,705.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,705.60/619.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.48

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