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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.39, 932.27 and 255.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.39, 932.27 and 255.99 is: 384.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.39 : 932.27 = 255.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.39/932.27 = 255.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.39x = 932.27 × 255.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.39x = 238,650.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,650.52/621.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.06

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