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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.22, 932.52 and 256.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.22, 932.52 and 256.60 is: 384.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.22 : 932.52 = 256.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.22/932.52 = 256.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.22x = 932.52 × 256.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.22x = 239,284.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,284.63/622.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.57

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