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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.40, 932.92 and 257

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.40, 932.92 and 257 is: 385.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.40 : 932.92 = 257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.40/932.92 = 257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.40x = 932.92 × 257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.40x = 239,760.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,760.44/622.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.22

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