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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.12, 931.96 and 256.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.12, 931.96 and 256.16 is: 384.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.12 : 931.96 = 256.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.12/931.96 = 256.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.12x = 931.96 × 256.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.12x = 238,730.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,730.87/621.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.36

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