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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.83, 932.54 and 256.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.83, 932.54 and 256.59 is: 384.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.83 : 932.54 = 256.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.83/932.54 = 256.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.83x = 932.54 × 256.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.83x = 239,279.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,279.16/621.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.80

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