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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.86, 931.52 and 255.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.86, 931.52 and 255.45 is: 383.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.86 : 931.52 = 255.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.86/931.52 = 255.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.86x = 931.52 × 255.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.86x = 237,950.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,950.85/620.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.26

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