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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.42, 930.54 and 235.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.42, 930.54 and 235.68 is: 353.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.42 : 930.54 = 235.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.42/930.54 = 235.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.42x = 930.54 × 235.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.42x = 219,309.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,309.67/620.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.49

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