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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.44, 930.72 and 255.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.44, 930.72 and 255.26 is: 382.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.44 : 930.72 = 255.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.44/930.72 = 255.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.44x = 930.72 × 255.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.44x = 237,575.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,575.59/620.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.91

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