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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.08, 931.74 and 255.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.08, 931.74 and 255.68 is: 383.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.08 : 931.74 = 255.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.08/931.74 = 255.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.08x = 931.74 × 255.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.08x = 238,222.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,222.62/621.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.56

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