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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.20, 929.49 and 254.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.20, 929.49 and 254.79 is: 381.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.20 : 929.49 = 254.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.20/929.49 = 254.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.20x = 929.49 × 254.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.20x = 236,823.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,823.80/620.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.85

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