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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.02, 932.66 and 256.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.02, 932.66 and 256.50 is: 384.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.02 : 932.66 = 256.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.02/932.66 = 256.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.02x = 932.66 × 256.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.02x = 239,227.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,227.29/622.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.60

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