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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.47, 931.77 and 255.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.47, 931.77 and 255.96 is: 383.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.47 : 931.77 = 255.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.47/931.77 = 255.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.47x = 931.77 × 255.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.47x = 238,495.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,495.85/621.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.76

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