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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621, 931.14 and 255.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621, 931.14 and 255.96 is: 383.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621 : 931.14 = 255.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621/931.14 = 255.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621x = 931.14 × 255.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621x = 238,334.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,334.59/621
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.79

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