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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.97, 930.11 and 254.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.97, 930.11 and 254.86 is: 382.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.97 : 930.11 = 254.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.97/930.11 = 254.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.97x = 930.11 × 254.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.97x = 237,050.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,050.18/619.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.36

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