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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.34, 931.96 and 256.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.34, 931.96 and 256.04 is: 384.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.34 : 931.96 = 256.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.34/931.96 = 256.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.34x = 931.96 × 256.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.34x = 238,619.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,619.04/621.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.04

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