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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.25, 930.36 and 254.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.25, 930.36 and 254.79 is: 382.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.25 : 930.36 = 254.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.25/930.36 = 254.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.25x = 930.36 × 254.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.25x = 237,046.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,046.42/620.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.18

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