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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.88, 929.40 and 254.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.88, 929.40 and 254.56 is: 381.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.88 : 929.40 = 254.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.88/929.40 = 254.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.88x = 929.40 × 254.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.88x = 236,588.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,588.06/619.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.67

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