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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.51, 928.72 and 254.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.51, 928.72 and 254.07 is: 380.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.51 : 928.72 = 254.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.51/928.72 = 254.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.51x = 928.72 × 254.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.51x = 235,959.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,959.89/619.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.88

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