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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.36, 930.76 and 254.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.36, 930.76 and 254.95 is: 382.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.36 : 930.76 = 254.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.36/930.76 = 254.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.36x = 930.76 × 254.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.36x = 237,293.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,293.25/620.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.51

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