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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.22, 931.94 and 256.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.22, 931.94 and 256.27 is: 384.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.22 : 931.94 = 256.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.22/931.94 = 256.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.22x = 931.94 × 256.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.22x = 238,828.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,828.26/621.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.45

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