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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.12, 931.20 and 256

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.12, 931.20 and 256 is: 383.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.12 : 931.20 = 256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.12/931.20 = 256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.12x = 931.20 × 256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.12x = 238,387.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,387.20/621.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.80

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