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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.82, 930.63 and 255.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.82, 930.63 and 255.36 is: 382.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.82 : 930.63 = 255.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.82/930.63 = 255.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.82x = 930.63 × 255.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.82x = 237,645.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,645.68/620.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.79

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