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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.52, 932.43 and 256.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.52, 932.43 and 256.48 is: 384.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.52 : 932.43 = 256.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.52/932.43 = 256.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.52x = 932.43 × 256.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.52x = 239,149.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,149.65/621.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.78

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