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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.60, 930.15 and 255.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.60, 930.15 and 255.29 is: 382.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.60 : 930.15 = 255.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.60/930.15 = 255.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.60x = 930.15 × 255.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.60x = 237,453.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,453.34/620.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.62

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