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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.28, 930.78 and 235.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.28, 930.78 and 235.50 is: 353.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.28 : 930.78 = 235.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.28/930.78 = 235.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.28x = 930.78 × 235.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.28x = 219,198.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,198.69/620.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.39

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