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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.62, 930.57 and 255.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.62, 930.57 and 255.65 is: 383.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.62 : 930.57 = 255.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.62/930.57 = 255.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.62x = 930.57 × 255.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.62x = 237,900.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,900.22/620.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.33

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