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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.83, 933.15 and 256.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.83, 933.15 and 256.65 is: 385.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.83 : 933.15 = 256.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.83/933.15 = 256.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.83x = 933.15 × 256.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.83x = 239,492.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,492.95/621.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.15

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