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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.06, 930.96 and 255.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.06, 930.96 and 255.60 is: 383.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.06 : 930.96 = 255.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.06/930.96 = 255.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.06x = 930.96 × 255.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.06x = 237,953.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,953.38/621.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.14

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