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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.60, 929.84 and 254.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.60, 929.84 and 254.40 is: 381.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.60 : 929.84 = 254.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.60/929.84 = 254.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.60x = 929.84 × 254.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.60x = 236,551.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,551.30/619.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.78

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