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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.80, 929.69 and 254.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.80, 929.69 and 254.34 is: 381.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.80 : 929.69 = 254.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.80/929.69 = 254.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.80x = 929.69 × 254.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.80x = 236,457.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,457.39/619.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.50

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