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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.27, 932.03 and 255.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.27, 932.03 and 255.86 is: 383.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.27 : 932.03 = 255.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.27/932.03 = 255.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.27x = 932.03 × 255.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.27x = 238,470.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,470.25/621.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.84

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