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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.33, 933.47 and 256.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.33, 933.47 and 256.84 is: 385.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.33 : 933.47 = 256.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.33/933.47 = 256.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.33x = 933.47 × 256.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.33x = 239,752.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,752.43/622.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.25

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