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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.94, 931.42 and 245.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.94, 931.42 and 245.68 is: 368.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.94 : 931.42 = 245.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.94/931.42 = 245.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.94x = 931.42 × 245.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.94x = 228,826.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,826.61/620.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.52

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