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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.48, 933.72 and 257.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.48, 933.72 and 257.07 is: 385.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.48 : 933.72 = 257.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.48/933.72 = 257.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.48x = 933.72 × 257.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.48x = 240,032.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,032.36/622.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.61

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