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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.16, 932.04 and 255.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.16, 932.04 and 255.84 is: 383.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.16 : 932.04 = 255.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.16/932.04 = 255.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.16x = 932.04 × 255.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.16x = 238,453.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,453.11/621.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.88

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