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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.47, 932.52 and 256.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.47, 932.52 and 256.52 is: 384.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.47 : 932.52 = 256.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.47/932.52 = 256.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.47x = 932.52 × 256.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.47x = 239,210.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,210.03/621.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.91

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