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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.81, 931.31 and 255.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.81, 931.31 and 255.50 is: 383.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.81 : 931.31 = 255.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.81/931.31 = 255.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.81x = 931.31 × 255.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.81x = 237,943.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,943.77/620.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.28

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