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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.86, 933.02 and 256.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.86, 933.02 and 256.45 is: 384.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.86 : 933.02 = 256.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.86/933.02 = 256.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.86x = 933.02 × 256.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.86x = 239,272.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,272.98/621.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.77

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