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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.98, 929.49 and 254.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.98, 929.49 and 254.58 is: 381.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.98 : 929.49 = 254.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.98/929.49 = 254.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.98x = 929.49 × 254.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.98x = 236,629.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,629.56/619.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.67

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