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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.77, 932.77 and 256.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.77, 932.77 and 256.36 is: 384.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.77 : 932.77 = 256.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.77/932.77 = 256.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.77x = 932.77 × 256.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.77x = 239,126.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,126.61/621.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.59

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