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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.84, 932.49 and 256.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.84, 932.49 and 256.38 is: 384.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.84 : 932.49 = 256.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.84/932.49 = 256.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.84x = 932.49 × 256.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.84x = 239,071.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,071.79/621.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.46

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