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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.59, 931.10 and 255.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.59, 931.10 and 255.18 is: 382.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.59 : 931.10 = 255.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.59/931.10 = 255.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.59x = 931.10 × 255.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.59x = 237,598.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,598.10/620.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.86

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