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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.58, 932.35 and 256.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.58, 932.35 and 256.09 is: 384.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.58 : 932.35 = 256.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.58/932.35 = 256.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.58x = 932.35 × 256.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.58x = 238,762.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,762.54/621.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.12

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