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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.14, 933.39 and 256.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.14, 933.39 and 256.74 is: 385.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.14 : 933.39 = 256.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.14/933.39 = 256.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.14x = 933.39 × 256.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.14x = 239,638.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,638.55/622.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.18

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