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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.37, 930.33 and 255.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.37, 930.33 and 255.06 is: 382.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.37 : 930.33 = 255.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.37/930.33 = 255.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.37x = 930.33 × 255.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.37x = 237,289.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,289.97/620.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.50

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