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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.40, 929.92 and 255

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.40, 929.92 and 255 is: 382.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.40 : 929.92 = 255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.40/929.92 = 255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.40x = 929.92 × 255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.40x = 237,129.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,129.60/620.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.22

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