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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.43, 933.28 and 256.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.43, 933.28 and 256.78 is: 385.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.43 : 933.28 = 256.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.43/933.28 = 256.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.43x = 933.28 × 256.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.43x = 239,647.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,647.64/622.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.02

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