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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.85, 929.36 and 254.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.85, 929.36 and 254.19 is: 381.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.85 : 929.36 = 254.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.85/929.36 = 254.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.85x = 929.36 × 254.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.85x = 236,232.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,232.75/619.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.12

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