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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.04, 932.76 and 256.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.04, 932.76 and 256.56 is: 384.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.04 : 932.76 = 256.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.04/932.76 = 256.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.04x = 932.76 × 256.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.04x = 239,308.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,308.91/622.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.72

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