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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.78, 932.85 and 256.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.78, 932.85 and 256.59 is: 384.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.78 : 932.85 = 256.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.78/932.85 = 256.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.78x = 932.85 × 256.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.78x = 239,359.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,359.98/621.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.96

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