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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.78, 930.80 and 255.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.78, 930.80 and 255.14 is: 382.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.78 : 930.80 = 255.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.78/930.80 = 255.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.78x = 930.80 × 255.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.78x = 237,484.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,484.31/620.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.56

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