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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.11, 930.39 and 255.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.11, 930.39 and 255.15 is: 382.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.11 : 930.39 = 255.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.11/930.39 = 255.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.11x = 930.39 × 255.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.11x = 237,388.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,388.05/620.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.82

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