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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.61, 932.42 and 256.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.61, 932.42 and 256.39 is: 384.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.61 : 932.42 = 256.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.61/932.42 = 256.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.61x = 932.42 × 256.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.61x = 239,063.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,063.16/621.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.59

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