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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.68, 932.52 and 256.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.68, 932.52 and 256.21 is: 384.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.68 : 932.52 = 256.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.68/932.52 = 256.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.68x = 932.52 × 256.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.68x = 238,920.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,920.95/621.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.32

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