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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.40, 930.16 and 255.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.40, 930.16 and 255.04 is: 382.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.40 : 930.16 = 255.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.40/930.16 = 255.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.40x = 930.16 × 255.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.40x = 237,228.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,228.01/620.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.38

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