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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.40, 932.88 and 256.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.40, 932.88 and 256.74 is: 384.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.40 : 932.88 = 256.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.40/932.88 = 256.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.40x = 932.88 × 256.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.40x = 239,507.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,507.61/622.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.81

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