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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.08, 932.88 and 256.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.08, 932.88 and 256.67 is: 384.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.08 : 932.88 = 256.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.08/932.88 = 256.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.08x = 932.88 × 256.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.08x = 239,438.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,438.61/622.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.90

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