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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.05, 930.96 and 255.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.05, 930.96 and 255.47 is: 382.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.05 : 930.96 = 255.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.05/930.96 = 255.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.05x = 930.96 × 255.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.05x = 237,827.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,827.70/621.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.95

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