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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621, 930.87 and 255.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621, 930.87 and 255.99 is: 383.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621 : 930.87 = 255.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621/930.87 = 255.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621x = 930.87 × 255.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621x = 238,293.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,293.41/621
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.73

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