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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.71, 931.04 and 255.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.71, 931.04 and 255.08 is: 382.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.71 : 931.04 = 255.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.71/931.04 = 255.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.71x = 931.04 × 255.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.71x = 237,491.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,491.69/620.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.61

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