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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621, 930.97 and 255.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621, 930.97 and 255.56 is: 383.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621 : 930.97 = 255.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621/930.97 = 255.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621x = 930.97 × 255.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621x = 237,918.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,918.69/621
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.12

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