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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622, 933.63 and 257.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622, 933.63 and 257.05 is: 385.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622 : 933.63 = 257.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622/933.63 = 257.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622x = 933.63 × 257.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622x = 239,989.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,989.59/622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.84

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