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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.40, 933.48 and 257.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.40, 933.48 and 257.44 is: 386.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.40 : 933.48 = 257.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.40/933.48 = 257.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.40x = 933.48 × 257.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.40x = 240,315.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,315.09/622.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.11

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