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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.20, 932.13 and 255.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.20, 932.13 and 255.89 is: 383.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.20 : 932.13 = 255.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.20/932.13 = 255.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.20x = 932.13 × 255.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.20x = 238,518.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,518.09/621.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.97

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