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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.51, 931.72 and 256.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.51, 931.72 and 256.07 is: 383.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.51 : 931.72 = 256.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.51/931.72 = 256.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.51x = 931.72 × 256.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.51x = 238,585.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,585.54/621.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.88

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