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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.61, 932.65 and 256.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.61, 932.65 and 256.37 is: 384.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.61 : 932.65 = 256.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.61/932.65 = 256.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.61x = 932.65 × 256.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.61x = 239,098.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,098.18/621.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.64

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