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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.73, 929.64 and 249.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.73, 929.64 and 249.57 is: 374.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.73 : 929.64 = 249.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.73/929.64 = 249.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.73x = 929.64 × 249.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.73x = 232,005.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,005.82/619.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.36

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