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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.61, 931.04 and 255.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.61, 931.04 and 255.20 is: 382.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.61 : 931.04 = 255.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.61/931.04 = 255.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.61x = 931.04 × 255.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.61x = 237,603.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,603.57/620.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.85

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