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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.43, 929.84 and 255.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.43, 929.84 and 255.12 is: 382.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.43 : 929.84 = 255.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.43/929.84 = 255.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.43x = 929.84 × 255.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.43x = 237,219.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,219.51/620.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.35

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