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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.63, 932.25 and 256.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.63, 932.25 and 256.32 is: 384.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.63 : 932.25 = 256.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.63/932.25 = 256.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.63x = 932.25 × 256.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.63x = 238,954.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,954.32/621.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.40

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