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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.31, 933.53 and 256.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.31, 933.53 and 256.88 is: 385.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.31 : 933.53 = 256.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.31/933.53 = 256.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.31x = 933.53 × 256.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.31x = 239,806.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,806.24/622.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.35

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