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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.14, 931.64 and 255.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.14, 931.64 and 255.89 is: 383.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.14 : 931.64 = 255.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.14/931.64 = 255.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.14x = 931.64 × 255.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.14x = 238,398.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,398.41/621.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.81

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