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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.39, 933.83 and 257.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.39, 933.83 and 257.09 is: 385.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.39 : 933.83 = 257.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.39/933.83 = 257.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.39x = 933.83 × 257.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.39x = 240,072.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,072.40/622.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.73

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