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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.83, 931.24 and 250.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.83, 931.24 and 250.81 is: 376.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.83 : 931.24 = 250.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.83/931.24 = 250.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.83x = 931.24 × 250.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.83x = 233,564.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,564.30/620.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.21

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