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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.65, 931.34 and 255.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.65, 931.34 and 255.70 is: 383.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.65 : 931.34 = 255.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.65/931.34 = 255.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.65x = 931.34 × 255.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.65x = 238,143.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,143.64/620.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.70

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