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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.33, 931.97 and 255.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.33, 931.97 and 255.84 is: 383.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.33 : 931.97 = 255.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.33/931.97 = 255.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.33x = 931.97 × 255.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.33x = 238,435.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,435.20/621.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.75

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