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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.75, 931.32 and 256.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.75, 931.32 and 256.25 is: 384.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.75 : 931.32 = 256.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.75/931.32 = 256.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.75x = 931.32 × 256.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.75x = 238,646.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,646.09/620.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.45

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