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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.31, 933.39 and 257.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.31, 933.39 and 257.05 is: 385.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.31 : 933.39 = 257.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.31/933.39 = 257.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.31x = 933.39 × 257.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.31x = 239,927.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,927.90/622.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.54

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