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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.75, 929.61 and 254.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.75, 929.61 and 254.29 is: 381.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.75 : 929.61 = 254.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.75/929.61 = 254.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.75x = 929.61 × 254.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.75x = 236,390.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,390.53/619.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.43

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