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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.30, 930.99 and 255.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.30, 930.99 and 255.35 is: 383.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.30 : 930.99 = 255.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.30/930.99 = 255.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.30x = 930.99 × 255.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.30x = 237,728.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,728.30/620.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.25

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