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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.33, 932.11 and 255.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.33, 932.11 and 255.92 is: 383.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.33 : 932.11 = 255.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.33/932.11 = 255.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.33x = 932.11 × 255.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.33x = 238,545.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,545.59/621.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.93

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