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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.83, 928.83 and 254.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.83, 928.83 and 254.42 is: 381.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.83 : 928.83 = 254.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.83/928.83 = 254.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.83x = 928.83 × 254.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.83x = 236,312.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,312.93/619.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.25

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