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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.77, 931.35 and 255.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.77, 931.35 and 255.59 is: 383.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.77 : 931.35 = 255.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.77/931.35 = 255.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.77x = 931.35 × 255.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.77x = 238,043.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,043.75/620.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.47

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