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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.25, 932.75 and 257.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.25, 932.75 and 257.24 is: 385.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.25 : 932.75 = 257.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.25/932.75 = 257.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.25x = 932.75 × 257.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.25x = 239,939.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,939.32/622.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.60

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