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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.50, 930.22 and 255.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.50, 930.22 and 255.06 is: 382.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.50 : 930.22 = 255.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.50/930.22 = 255.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.50x = 930.22 × 255.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.50x = 237,261.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,261.91/620.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.37

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