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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.79, 931.20 and 255.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.79, 931.20 and 255.52 is: 383.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.79 : 931.20 = 255.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.79/931.20 = 255.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.79x = 931.20 × 255.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.79x = 237,940.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,940.22/620.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.29

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