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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.35, 931.22 and 255.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.35, 931.22 and 255.73 is: 383.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.35 : 931.22 = 255.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.35/931.22 = 255.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.35x = 931.22 × 255.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.35x = 238,134.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,134.96/621.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.25

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