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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.74, 930.75 and 255.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.74, 930.75 and 255.79 is: 383.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.74 : 930.75 = 255.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.74/930.75 = 255.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.74x = 930.75 × 255.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.74x = 238,076.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,076.54/620.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.54

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