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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.74, 931.56 and 255.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.74, 931.56 and 255.76 is: 383.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.74 : 931.56 = 255.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.74/931.56 = 255.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.74x = 931.56 × 255.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.74x = 238,255.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,255.79/620.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.83

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