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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.53, 930.07 and 254.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.53, 930.07 and 254.87 is: 382.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.53 : 930.07 = 254.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.53/930.07 = 254.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.53x = 930.07 × 254.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.53x = 237,041.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,041.65/620.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.00

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