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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.24, 931.52 and 256.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.24, 931.52 and 256.28 is: 384.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.24 : 931.52 = 256.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.24/931.52 = 256.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.24x = 931.52 × 256.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.24x = 238,724.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,724.01/621.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.27

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