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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.06, 931.58 and 255.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.06, 931.58 and 255.88 is: 383.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.06 : 931.58 = 255.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.06/931.58 = 255.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.06x = 931.58 × 255.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.06x = 238,372.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,372.69/621.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.82

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