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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.13, 930.90 and 255.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.13, 930.90 and 255.48 is: 382.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.13 : 930.90 = 255.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.13/930.90 = 255.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.13x = 930.90 × 255.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.13x = 237,826.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,826.33/621.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.89

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