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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.28, 932.91 and 257.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.28, 932.91 and 257.33 is: 385.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.28 : 932.91 = 257.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.28/932.91 = 257.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.28x = 932.91 × 257.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.28x = 240,065.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,065.73/622.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.78

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