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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.65, 931.07 and 255.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.65, 931.07 and 255.43 is: 383.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.65 : 931.07 = 255.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.65/931.07 = 255.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.65x = 931.07 × 255.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.65x = 237,823.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,823.21/620.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.18

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