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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.34, 933.62 and 256.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.34, 933.62 and 256.92 is: 385.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.34 : 933.62 = 256.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.34/933.62 = 256.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.34x = 933.62 × 256.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.34x = 239,865.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,865.65/622.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.43

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