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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.22, 930.35 and 254.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.22, 930.35 and 254.78 is: 382.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.22 : 930.35 = 254.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.22/930.35 = 254.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.22x = 930.35 × 254.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.22x = 237,034.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,034.57/620.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.18

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