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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.81, 929.90 and 254.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.81, 929.90 and 254.47 is: 381.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.81 : 929.90 = 254.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.81/929.90 = 254.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.81x = 929.90 × 254.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.81x = 236,631.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,631.65/619.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.78

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