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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.34, 933.70 and 257.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.34, 933.70 and 257.06 is: 385.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.34 : 933.70 = 257.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.34/933.70 = 257.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.34x = 933.70 × 257.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.34x = 240,016.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,016.92/622.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.67

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