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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.94, 929.89 and 249.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.94, 929.89 and 249.90 is: 374.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.94 : 929.89 = 249.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.94/929.89 = 249.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.94x = 929.89 × 249.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.94x = 232,378.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,378.26/619.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.84

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