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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.30, 932.04 and 256.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.30, 932.04 and 256.10 is: 384.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.30 : 932.04 = 256.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.30/932.04 = 256.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.30x = 932.04 × 256.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.30x = 238,695.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,695.44/621.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.19

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