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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.56, 929.28 and 254.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.56, 929.28 and 254.25 is: 381.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.56 : 929.28 = 254.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.56/929.28 = 254.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.56x = 929.28 × 254.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.56x = 236,269.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,269.44/619.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.35

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