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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.06, 930.40 and 255.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.06, 930.40 and 255.16 is: 382.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.06 : 930.40 = 255.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.06/930.40 = 255.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.06x = 930.40 × 255.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.06x = 237,397.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,397.90/620.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.86

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