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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.68, 929.72 and 254.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.68, 929.72 and 254.51 is: 381.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.68 : 929.72 = 254.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.68/929.72 = 254.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.68x = 929.72 × 254.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.68x = 236,617.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,617.12/619.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.84

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