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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.55, 929.55 and 254.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.55, 929.55 and 254.24 is: 381.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.55 : 929.55 = 254.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.55/929.55 = 254.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.55x = 929.55 × 254.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.55x = 236,327.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,327.87/619.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.45

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