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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.65, 929.57 and 254.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.65, 929.57 and 254.43 is: 381.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.65 : 929.57 = 254.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.65/929.57 = 254.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.65x = 929.57 × 254.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.65x = 236,509.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,509.22/619.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.68

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