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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.13, 929.40 and 254.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.13, 929.40 and 254.48 is: 381.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.13 : 929.40 = 254.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.13/929.40 = 254.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.13x = 929.40 × 254.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.13x = 236,513.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,513.71/620.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.39

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