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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.12, 933.08 and 256.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.12, 933.08 and 256.94 is: 385.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.12 : 933.08 = 256.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.12/933.08 = 256.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.12x = 933.08 × 256.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.12x = 239,745.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,745.58/622.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.37

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