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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.44, 933.72 and 257.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.44, 933.72 and 257.28 is: 385.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.44 : 933.72 = 257.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.44/933.72 = 257.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.44x = 933.72 × 257.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.44x = 240,227.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,227.48/622.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.94

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