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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.02, 931.80 and 256.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.02, 931.80 and 256.07 is: 384.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.02 : 931.80 = 256.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.02/931.80 = 256.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.02x = 931.80 × 256.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.02x = 238,606.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,606.03/621.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.22

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