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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.49, 933.66 and 257.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.49, 933.66 and 257.04 is: 385.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.49 : 933.66 = 257.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.49/933.66 = 257.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.49x = 933.66 × 257.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.49x = 239,987.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,987.97/622.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.53

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