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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.03, 933.14 and 256.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.03, 933.14 and 256.61 is: 384.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.03 : 933.14 = 256.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.03/933.14 = 256.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.03x = 933.14 × 256.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.03x = 239,456.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,456.03/622.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.96

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