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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.04, 929.66 and 254.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.04, 929.66 and 254.73 is: 381.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.04 : 929.66 = 254.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.04/929.66 = 254.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.04x = 929.66 × 254.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.04x = 236,811.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,811.02/620.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.93

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