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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.48, 931.51 and 256.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.48, 931.51 and 256.06 is: 383.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.48 : 931.51 = 256.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.48/931.51 = 256.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.48x = 931.51 × 256.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.48x = 238,522.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,522.45/621.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.80

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