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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.35, 932.72 and 256.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.35, 932.72 and 256.73 is: 384.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.35 : 932.72 = 256.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.35/932.72 = 256.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.35x = 932.72 × 256.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.35x = 239,451.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,451.26/622.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.75

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