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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.50, 928.53 and 253.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.50, 928.53 and 253.85 is: 380.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.50 : 928.53 = 253.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.50/928.53 = 253.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.50x = 928.53 × 253.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.50x = 235,702.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,702.70/619.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.47

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