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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.41, 933.10 and 257.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.41, 933.10 and 257.46 is: 385.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.41 : 933.10 = 257.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.41/933.10 = 257.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.41x = 933.10 × 257.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.41x = 240,231.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,231.78/622.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.97

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