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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.38, 930.57 and 278.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.38, 930.57 and 278.38 is: 417.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.38 : 930.57 = 278.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.38/930.57 = 278.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.38x = 930.57 × 278.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.38x = 259,046.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,046.03/620.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.56

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