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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.29, 931.53 and 255.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.29, 931.53 and 255.98 is: 383.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.29 : 931.53 = 255.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.29/931.53 = 255.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.29x = 931.53 × 255.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.29x = 238,453.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,453.05/621.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.80

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