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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.21, 931.86 and 256.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.21, 931.86 and 256.17 is: 384.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.21 : 931.86 = 256.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.21/931.86 = 256.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.21x = 931.86 × 256.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.21x = 238,714.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,714.58/621.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.27

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