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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.74, 931.86 and 255.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.74, 931.86 and 255.82 is: 384.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.74 : 931.86 = 255.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.74/931.86 = 255.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.74x = 931.86 × 255.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.74x = 238,388.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,388.43/620.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.04

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