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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.58, 931.08 and 255.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.58, 931.08 and 255.66 is: 383.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.58 : 931.08 = 255.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.58/931.08 = 255.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.58x = 931.08 × 255.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.58x = 238,039.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,039.91/620.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.58

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