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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.70, 930.24 and 255.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.70, 930.24 and 255.30 is: 382.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.70 : 930.24 = 255.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.70/930.24 = 255.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.70x = 930.24 × 255.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.70x = 237,490.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,490.27/620.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.62

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