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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.16, 933.29 and 256.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.16, 933.29 and 256.88 is: 385.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.16 : 933.29 = 256.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.16/933.29 = 256.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.16x = 933.29 × 256.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.16x = 239,737.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,737.58/622.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.33

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