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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.96, 933.02 and 257.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.96, 933.02 and 257.06 is: 385.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.96 : 933.02 = 257.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.96/933.02 = 257.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.96x = 933.02 × 257.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.96x = 239,836.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,836.17/621.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.61

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