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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.14, 932.40 and 256.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.14, 932.40 and 256.48 is: 384.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.14 : 932.40 = 256.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.14/932.40 = 256.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.14x = 932.40 × 256.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.14x = 239,141.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,141.95/622.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.39

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