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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.51, 932.72 and 256.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.51, 932.72 and 256.40 is: 384.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.51 : 932.72 = 256.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.51/932.72 = 256.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.51x = 932.72 × 256.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.51x = 239,146.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,146.96/621.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.79

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