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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.19, 930.35 and 255.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.19, 930.35 and 255.29 is: 382.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.19 : 930.35 = 255.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.19/930.35 = 255.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.19x = 930.35 × 255.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.19x = 237,505.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,505.04/620.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.96

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