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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.41, 932.94 and 257.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.41, 932.94 and 257.01 is: 385.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.41 : 932.94 = 257.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.41/932.94 = 257.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.41x = 932.94 × 257.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.41x = 239,774.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,774.91/622.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.24

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