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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.38, 933.32 and 256.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.38, 933.32 and 256.98 is: 385.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.38 : 933.32 = 256.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.38/933.32 = 256.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.38x = 933.32 × 256.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.38x = 239,844.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,844.57/622.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.37

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