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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.52, 928.74 and 234.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.52, 928.74 and 234.52 is: 351.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.52 : 928.74 = 234.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.52/928.74 = 234.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.52x = 928.74 × 234.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.52x = 217,808.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,808.10/619.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.58

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