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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.37, 933.56 and 257.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.37, 933.56 and 257.16 is: 385.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.37 : 933.56 = 257.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.37/933.56 = 257.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.37x = 933.56 × 257.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.37x = 240,073.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,073.00/622.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.74

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