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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.98, 930.99 and 255.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.98, 930.99 and 255.86 is: 383.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.98 : 930.99 = 255.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.98/930.99 = 255.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.98x = 930.99 × 255.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.98x = 238,203.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,203.10/620.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.59

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