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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.24, 930.14 and 254.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.24, 930.14 and 254.82 is: 382.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.24 : 930.14 = 254.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.24/930.14 = 254.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.24x = 930.14 × 254.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.24x = 237,018.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,018.27/620.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.14

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