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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.32, 932.42 and 256.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.32, 932.42 and 256.44 is: 384.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.32 : 932.42 = 256.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.32/932.42 = 256.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.32x = 932.42 × 256.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.32x = 239,109.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,109.78/621.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.84

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