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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.62, 932.56 and 256.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.62, 932.56 and 256.30 is: 384.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.62 : 932.56 = 256.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.62/932.56 = 256.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.62x = 932.56 × 256.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.62x = 239,015.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,015.13/621.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.50

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