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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.33, 930.29 and 255.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.33, 930.29 and 255.08 is: 382.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.33 : 930.29 = 255.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.33/930.29 = 255.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.33x = 930.29 × 255.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.33x = 237,299.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,299.42/620.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.54

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