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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.90, 932.92 and 256.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.90, 932.92 and 256.64 is: 384.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.90 : 932.92 = 256.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.90/932.92 = 256.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.90x = 932.92 × 256.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.90x = 239,419.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,419.28/621.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.98

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