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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.20, 930.48 and 255.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.20, 930.48 and 255.07 is: 382.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.20 : 930.48 = 255.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.20/930.48 = 255.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.20x = 930.48 × 255.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.20x = 237,337.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,337.53/620.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.68

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