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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.16, 930.29 and 254.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.16, 930.29 and 254.88 is: 382.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.16 : 930.29 = 254.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.16/930.29 = 254.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.16x = 930.29 × 254.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.16x = 237,112.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,112.32/620.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.34

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