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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.16, 933.32 and 257.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.16, 933.32 and 257.12 is: 385.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.16 : 933.32 = 257.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.16/933.32 = 257.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.16x = 933.32 × 257.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.16x = 239,975.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,975.24/622.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.71

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