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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.34, 932.20 and 256.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.34, 932.20 and 256.06 is: 384.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.34 : 932.20 = 256.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.34/932.20 = 256.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.34x = 932.20 × 256.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.34x = 238,699.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,699.13/621.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.17

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