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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.76, 933.02 and 256.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.76, 933.02 and 256.56 is: 385.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.76 : 933.02 = 256.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.76/933.02 = 256.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.76x = 933.02 × 256.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.76x = 239,375.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,375.61/621.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.00

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