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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.40, 930.54 and 376.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.40, 930.54 and 376.86 is: 565.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.40 : 930.54 = 376.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.40/930.54 = 376.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.40x = 930.54 × 376.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.40x = 350,683.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,683.30/620.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.25

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