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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.64, 931.01 and 255.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.64, 931.01 and 255.51 is: 383.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.64 : 931.01 = 255.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.64/931.01 = 255.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.64x = 931.01 × 255.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.64x = 237,881.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,881.09/620.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.28

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