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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.50, 928.73 and 254.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.50, 928.73 and 254.55 is: 381.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.50 : 928.73 = 254.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.50/928.73 = 254.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.50x = 928.73 × 254.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.50x = 236,408.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,408.86/619.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.61

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