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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.99, 929.87 and 254.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.99, 929.87 and 254.35 is: 381.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.99 : 929.87 = 254.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.99/929.87 = 254.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.99x = 929.87 × 254.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.99x = 236,513.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,513.28/619.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.48

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