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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.65, 929.87 and 254.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.65, 929.87 and 254.37 is: 381.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.65 : 929.87 = 254.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.65/929.87 = 254.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.65x = 929.87 × 254.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.65x = 236,529.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,529.76/619.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.72

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