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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.76, 930.59 and 255.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.76, 930.59 and 255.32 is: 382.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.76 : 930.59 = 255.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.76/930.59 = 255.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.76x = 930.59 × 255.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.76x = 237,596.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,596.76/620.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.75

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