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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.35, 933.15 and 256.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.35, 933.15 and 256.94 is: 385.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.35 : 933.15 = 256.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.35/933.15 = 256.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.35x = 933.15 × 256.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.35x = 239,763.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,763.36/622.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.25

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