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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.47, 932.00 and 256.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.47, 932.00 and 256.07 is: 384.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.47 : 932.00 = 256.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.47/932.00 = 256.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.47x = 932.00 × 256.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.47x = 238,658.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,658.29/621.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.02

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