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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.41, 932.34 and 256.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.41, 932.34 and 256.20 is: 384.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.41 : 932.34 = 256.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.41/932.34 = 256.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.41x = 932.34 × 256.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.41x = 238,865.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,865.51/621.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.40

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