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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.25, 929.85 and 254.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.25, 929.85 and 254.81 is: 382.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.25 : 929.85 = 254.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.25/929.85 = 254.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.25x = 929.85 × 254.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.25x = 236,933.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,933.80/620.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.00

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