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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.38, 932.92 and 256.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.38, 932.92 and 256.97 is: 385.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.38 : 932.92 = 256.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.38/932.92 = 256.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.38x = 932.92 × 256.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.38x = 239,734.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,734.14/622.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.19

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