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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.89, 933.02 and 256.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.89, 933.02 and 256.49 is: 384.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.89 : 933.02 = 256.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.89/933.02 = 256.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.89x = 933.02 × 256.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.89x = 239,309.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,309.02/621.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.81

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