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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.52, 930.96 and 255.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.52, 930.96 and 255.32 is: 383.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.52 : 930.96 = 255.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.52/930.96 = 255.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.52x = 930.96 × 255.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.52x = 237,692.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,692.71/620.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.05

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