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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.28, 930.78 and 235.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.28, 930.78 and 235.56 is: 353.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.28 : 930.78 = 235.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.28/930.78 = 235.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.28x = 930.78 × 235.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.28x = 219,254.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,254.54/620.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.48

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