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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.66, 930.30 and 255.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.66, 930.30 and 255.13 is: 382.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.66 : 930.30 = 255.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.66/930.30 = 255.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.66x = 930.30 × 255.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.66x = 237,350.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,350.82/620.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.42

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