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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.55, 929.85 and 254.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.55, 929.85 and 254.60 is: 382.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.55 : 929.85 = 254.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.55/929.85 = 254.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.55x = 929.85 × 254.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.55x = 236,739.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,739.81/619.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.12

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