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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.50, 930.38 and 255.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.50, 930.38 and 255.54 is: 383.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.50 : 930.38 = 255.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.50/930.38 = 255.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.50x = 930.38 × 255.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.50x = 237,749.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,749.31/620.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.16

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