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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.23, 931.59 and 255.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.23, 931.59 and 255.90 is: 383.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.23 : 931.59 = 255.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.23/931.59 = 255.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.23x = 931.59 × 255.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.23x = 238,393.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,393.88/621.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.74

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