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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.58, 931 and 255.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.58, 931 and 255.26 is: 382.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.58 : 931 = 255.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.58/931 = 255.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.58x = 931 × 255.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.58x = 237,647.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,647.06/621.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.33

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