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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.02, 931.58 and 255.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.02, 931.58 and 255.89 is: 383.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.02 : 931.58 = 255.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.02/931.58 = 255.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.02x = 931.58 × 255.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.02x = 238,376.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,376.07/621.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.85

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