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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.01, 929.21 and 254.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.01, 929.21 and 254.37 is: 381.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.01 : 929.21 = 254.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.01/929.21 = 254.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.01x = 929.21 × 254.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.01x = 236,361.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,361.88/620.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.22

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