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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.80, 930.99 and 255.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.80, 930.99 and 255.53 is: 383.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.80 : 930.99 = 255.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.80/930.99 = 255.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.80x = 930.99 × 255.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.80x = 237,895.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,895.87/620.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.21

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