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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.42, 930.09 and 255.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.42, 930.09 and 255.14 is: 382.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.42 : 930.09 = 255.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.42/930.09 = 255.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.42x = 930.09 × 255.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.42x = 237,303.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,303.16/620.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.49

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