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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.15, 933.24 and 256.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.15, 933.24 and 256.70 is: 385.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.15 : 933.24 = 256.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.15/933.24 = 256.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.15x = 933.24 × 256.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.15x = 239,562.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,562.71/622.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.06

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