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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.76, 929.82 and 254.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.76, 929.82 and 254.82 is: 382.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.76 : 929.82 = 254.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.76/929.82 = 254.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.76x = 929.82 × 254.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.76x = 236,936.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,936.73/619.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.30

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