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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.01, 931.58 and 255.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.01, 931.58 and 255.74 is: 383.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.01 : 931.58 = 255.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.01/931.58 = 255.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.01x = 931.58 × 255.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.01x = 238,240.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,240.99/621.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.64

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