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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.60, 932.94 and 256.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.60, 932.94 and 256.56 is: 385.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.60 : 932.94 = 256.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.60/932.94 = 256.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.60x = 932.94 × 256.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.60x = 239,355.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,355.09/621.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.06

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