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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.82, 931.32 and 255.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.82, 931.32 and 255.50 is: 383.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.82 : 931.32 = 255.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.82/931.32 = 255.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.82x = 931.32 × 255.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.82x = 237,952.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,952.26/620.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.29

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