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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.54, 931.78 and 256.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.54, 931.78 and 256.08 is: 383.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.54 : 931.78 = 256.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.54/931.78 = 256.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.54x = 931.78 × 256.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.54x = 238,610.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,610.22/621.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.90

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