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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.15, 930.20 and 254.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.15, 930.20 and 254.52 is: 381.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.15 : 930.20 = 254.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.15/930.20 = 254.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.15x = 930.20 × 254.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.15x = 236,753.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,753.23/620.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.77

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