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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.67, 931.37 and 250.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.67, 931.37 and 250.40 is: 375.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.67 : 931.37 = 250.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.67/931.37 = 250.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.67x = 931.37 × 250.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.67x = 233,209.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,209.14/620.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.74

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