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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.79, 929.70 and 254.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.79, 929.70 and 254.52 is: 381.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.79 : 929.70 = 254.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.79/929.70 = 254.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.79x = 929.70 × 254.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.79x = 236,627.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,627.24/619.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.79

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