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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.56, 929.64 and 254.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.56, 929.64 and 254.40 is: 381.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.56 : 929.64 = 254.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.56/929.64 = 254.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.56x = 929.64 × 254.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.56x = 236,500.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,500.42/619.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.72

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