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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.08, 933.55 and 256.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.08, 933.55 and 256.87 is: 385.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.08 : 933.55 = 256.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.08/933.55 = 256.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.08x = 933.55 × 256.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.08x = 239,800.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,800.99/622.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.48

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