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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.53, 932.41 and 256.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.53, 932.41 and 256.35 is: 384.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.53 : 932.41 = 256.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.53/932.41 = 256.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.53x = 932.41 × 256.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.53x = 239,019.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,019.10/621.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.57

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