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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.44, 932.88 and 257.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.44, 932.88 and 257.04 is: 385.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.44 : 932.88 = 257.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.44/932.88 = 257.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.44x = 932.88 × 257.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.44x = 239,787.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,787.48/622.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.24

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