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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.98, 930.51 and 392.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.98, 930.51 and 392.50 is: 588.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.98 : 930.51 = 392.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.98/930.51 = 392.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.98x = 930.51 × 392.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.98x = 365,225.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,225.18/620.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.14

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