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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.35, 930.57 and 255.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.35, 930.57 and 255.04 is: 382.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.35 : 930.57 = 255.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.35/930.57 = 255.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.35x = 930.57 × 255.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.35x = 237,332.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,332.57/620.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.58

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