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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.88, 932.03 and 256.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.88, 932.03 and 256.24 is: 384.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.88 : 932.03 = 256.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.88/932.03 = 256.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.88x = 932.03 × 256.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.88x = 238,823.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,823.37/621.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.03

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