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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.98, 929.97 and 249.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.98, 929.97 and 249.96 is: 374.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.98 : 929.97 = 249.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.98/929.97 = 249.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.98x = 929.97 × 249.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.98x = 232,455.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,455.30/619.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.94

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