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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.61, 931.37 and 245.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.61, 931.37 and 245.43 is: 368.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.61 : 931.37 = 245.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.61/931.37 = 245.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.61x = 931.37 × 245.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.61x = 228,586.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,586.98/620.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.33

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