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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.45, 931.97 and 251.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.45, 931.97 and 251.16 is: 376.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.45 : 931.97 = 251.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.45/931.97 = 251.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.45x = 931.97 × 251.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.45x = 234,071.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,071.93/621.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.65

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