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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.70, 930.18 and 255.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.70, 930.18 and 255.39 is: 382.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.70 : 930.18 = 255.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.70/930.18 = 255.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.70x = 930.18 × 255.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.70x = 237,558.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,558.67/620.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.73

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