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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.20, 932.63 and 256.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.20, 932.63 and 256.89 is: 385.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.20 : 932.63 = 256.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.20/932.63 = 256.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.20x = 932.63 × 256.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.20x = 239,582.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,582.04/622.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.06

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