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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.15, 930.24 and 254.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.15, 930.24 and 254.70 is: 382.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.15 : 930.24 = 254.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.15/930.24 = 254.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.15x = 930.24 × 254.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.15x = 236,932.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,932.13/620.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.06

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