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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.96, 929.54 and 254.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.96, 929.54 and 254.38 is: 381.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.96 : 929.54 = 254.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.96/929.54 = 254.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.96x = 929.54 × 254.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.96x = 236,456.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,456.39/619.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.41

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