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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.98, 929.57 and 254.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.98, 929.57 and 254.88 is: 382.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.98 : 929.57 = 254.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.98/929.57 = 254.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.98x = 929.57 × 254.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.98x = 236,927.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,927.53/619.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.15

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