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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.13, 932.38 and 256.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.13, 932.38 and 256.55 is: 384.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.13 : 932.38 = 256.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.13/932.38 = 256.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.13x = 932.38 × 256.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.13x = 239,202.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,202.09/622.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.49

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