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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.97, 931.77 and 256.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.97, 931.77 and 256.02 is: 384.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.97 : 931.77 = 256.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.97/931.77 = 256.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.97x = 931.77 × 256.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.97x = 238,551.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,551.76/620.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.16

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