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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.18, 930.36 and 254.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.18, 930.36 and 254.96 is: 382.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.18 : 930.36 = 254.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.18/930.36 = 254.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.18x = 930.36 × 254.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.18x = 237,204.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,204.59/620.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.48

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