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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.80, 930.39 and 254.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.80, 930.39 and 254.82 is: 382.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.80 : 930.39 = 254.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.80/930.39 = 254.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.80x = 930.39 × 254.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.80x = 237,081.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,081.98/619.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.51

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