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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.80, 930.83 and 255.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.80, 930.83 and 255.38 is: 382.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.80 : 930.83 = 255.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.80/930.83 = 255.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.80x = 930.83 × 255.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.80x = 237,709.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,709.43/620.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.91

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