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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.54, 932.11 and 251.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.54, 932.11 and 251.25 is: 376.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.54 : 932.11 = 251.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.54/932.11 = 251.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.54x = 932.11 × 251.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.54x = 234,195.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,195.50/621.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.80

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