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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.31, 932.07 and 255.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.31, 932.07 and 255.89 is: 383.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.31 : 932.07 = 255.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.31/932.07 = 255.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.31x = 932.07 × 255.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.31x = 238,510.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,510.89/621.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.89

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