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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.80, 931.17 and 255.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.80, 931.17 and 255.33 is: 382.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.80 : 931.17 = 255.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.80/931.17 = 255.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.80x = 931.17 × 255.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.80x = 237,755.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,755.64/620.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.98

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