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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.37, 931.44 and 255.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.37, 931.44 and 255.65 is: 383.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.37 : 931.44 = 255.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.37/931.44 = 255.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.37x = 931.44 × 255.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.37x = 238,122.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,122.64/621.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.22

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