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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.05, 930.09 and 254.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.05, 930.09 and 254.58 is: 381.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.05 : 930.09 = 254.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.05/930.09 = 254.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.05x = 930.09 × 254.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.05x = 236,782.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,782.31/620.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.88

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