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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.40, 930.12 and 235.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.40, 930.12 and 235.92 is: 353.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.40 : 930.12 = 235.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.40/930.12 = 235.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.40x = 930.12 × 235.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.40x = 219,433.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,433.91/620.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.70

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