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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.26, 930.69 and 255.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.26, 930.69 and 255.35 is: 383.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.26 : 930.69 = 255.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.26/930.69 = 255.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.26x = 930.69 × 255.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.26x = 237,654.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,654.02/620.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.15

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