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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.59, 929.60 and 254.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.59, 929.60 and 254.18 is: 381.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.59 : 929.60 = 254.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.59/929.60 = 254.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.59x = 929.60 × 254.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.59x = 236,287.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,287.73/619.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.36

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