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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.24, 931.51 and 256.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.24, 931.51 and 256.29 is: 384.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.24 : 931.51 = 256.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.24/931.51 = 256.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.24x = 931.51 × 256.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.24x = 238,736.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,736.70/621.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.29

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