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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.58, 929.40 and 254.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.58, 929.40 and 254.27 is: 381.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.58 : 929.40 = 254.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.58/929.40 = 254.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.58x = 929.40 × 254.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.58x = 236,319.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,319.91/619.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.42

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