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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.65, 930.84 and 255.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.65, 930.84 and 255.61 is: 383.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.65 : 930.84 = 255.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.65/930.84 = 255.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.65x = 930.84 × 255.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.65x = 237,932.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,932.01/620.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.36

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