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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.34, 933.93 and 257.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.34, 933.93 and 257.12 is: 385.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.34 : 933.93 = 257.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.34/933.93 = 257.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.34x = 933.93 × 257.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.34x = 240,132.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,132.08/622.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.86

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