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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.93, 933.01 and 256.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.93, 933.01 and 256.52 is: 384.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.93 : 933.01 = 256.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.93/933.01 = 256.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.93x = 933.01 × 256.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.93x = 239,333.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,333.92/621.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.82

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