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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.60, 931.65 and 256.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.60, 931.65 and 256.29 is: 384.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.60 : 931.65 = 256.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.60/931.65 = 256.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.60x = 931.65 × 256.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.60x = 238,772.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,772.58/621.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.13

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